Sr. Principal Public Relations Representative

If you are a strategic and savvy communications professional with an innovative spirit and passion for strategic thinking to achieve top performance in a dynamic, collaborative work environment, please read on.
How you will make a difference:

Collaborate with media and public relations professionals across the company
to develop strategic approaches to media relations that will inform and influence customers, including proactive and reactive media relations. Activities will include: interviews, pitches, events, news products, digital presence and more.
Work in partnership with communicators across your portfolio to direct, prepare and position company-wide subject matter experts for interviews and interactions with members of the media.
Prepare and share regular results and metrics on integrated communications efforts at a variety of levels within the company and use those results to evolve strategies and approaches to achieve communications and business goals
Maintain situational awareness on industry news and flag activities, issues and trends
Develop and maintain relationships with journalists that cover our space
Skills for success:

Experience working with the media in the aerospace and defense industry or other highly technical industries.
Ability to develop pitches and prepare subject matter experts for media engagements.
An ability to identify and leverage news cycles to advance company thought leadership in priority focus areas; execute press events and site visits.
Experience in media training and message development.
Effective AP writing and editing skills, with an ability to draft all types of news content from news releases and news features to long form articles for placement on owned channels
An ability to interact with executive leadership confidently and independently
Comfort with change in a fast-paced, empowered work environment with strong collaboration and alignment to company priorities
Strategic thinking, planning and decision-making
High level of attention to detail and creativity
A commitment to quality work and accountability for results
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience OR Master's degree with 6 years of experience in a medium to large-sized communications organization, level public affairs office, public relations firm or media company

Experienced in the use of media monitoring and metrics applications

Demonstrated knowledge in the development, deployment and activation of strategic media & communication campaigns with measurable business impact

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time; travel may include intra-office across sites as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a large, matrixed and/or geographically dispersed organization; U.S. Government experience strongly preferred.

Experience developing productive relationships with aerospace and defense journalists

Experience in technology, aerospace, defense or other science-related business or government field

Sound judgment in decision making and leadership actions with proven abilities to drive change through creative methods, ideas and approaches

Primary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $176,300.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): El Segundo, CA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10220119

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-23T19:52:41