Sr Specialist, Communications

<span class="jobdescription"><p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Job Title:</strong> Sr. Specialist, Communications </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Job Code:</strong> 38441</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Job Location:</strong> Remote Opportunity </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Job Schedule:</strong> 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Job Description:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Visit L3Harris.com for more information.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">L3Harris External Communications is seeking a strategic and agile communicator to join our dynamic social media team. The Sr Specialist, Communications will play a key role in advancing the company’s digital and social media presence through the execution of integrated paid and organic social media strategies. This role will own our paid social strategy end-to-end, leading the development, optimization, reporting and budget management for the company’s paid social media campaigns. In addition, this role will play a central role in brand listening and monitoring, and managing organic social media operations and content development for their assigned business segment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">This is a high-visibility, high-impact role, partnering closely with business segment communicators, corporate communications, corporate functional teams and Creative Services to deliver effective, on-brand campaigns across social platforms. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, strategic thinker and data-driven communicator with experience managing both paid and organic social programs in a fast-paced environment.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Own company’s paid social strategy, optimization, audience targeting, performance reporting and budget management across LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Truth Social</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Manage day-to-day organic social media operations for assigned business segment, ensuring content aligns with enterprise brand standards and business priorities  </span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Coordinate and partner with broader External Communications team and Creative Services to develop compelling, channel-specific copy and creative assets</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Monitor all social channels for engagement opportunities, audience insights and potential business risks</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Track, analyze and report campaign and channel performance, providing actionable recommendations to internal stakeholders</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Stay current on social media platform updates, algorithm changes, paid advertising best practices and emerging trends in B2B, B2G and defense industry social media</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Assist leaders and teammates across the External Communications team and the segment communications teams with special projects and surge support as needed</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Occasional travel required (up to 10%)</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Preferred Additional Skills:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Extensive demonstrated experience managing enterprise-level paid social media campaigns across multiple business segments, including budget management, audience targeting, A/B testing and performance optimization</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Proven track record creating high-quality organic social media campaigns that engage and grow audiences</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Strong proficiency with social media management platforms: LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Truth Social</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Proficiency in AP Style.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Detail oriented mindset with strong commitment to quality, accuracy, brand consistency and compliance in a regulated industry</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Agility to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously and meet deadlines while responding with agility to changing priorities in a highly dynamic business environment</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and drive alignment across a matrixed organization</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Proficiency in Sprinklr or similar social media management and reporting tools</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Previous experience in the aerospace and defense industry or another regulated, high-tech or B2G sector</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Capacity to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging content</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Familiarity with industry trends and best practices in digital media and storytelling to continuously improve content and processes</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $88,000-$164,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $76,500-$141,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.</span></p> <p><span style="color:white;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">#LI-NR1</span></span></p> </span>

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