Marketing & Communications Specialist

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Vienna, VA, USA
In-Office
29-46 Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Machine Learning • Software • Transportation • Cybersecurity
The Role
Develops and edits marketing, media, website, internal, executive, and thought-leadership content. Translates complex technical information into clear messaging, identifies newsworthy opportunities, pitches stories to media, responds to inquiries, and builds journalist relationships. Prepares executives and subject-matter experts for interviews, coordinates media engagements, manages communications logistics, and tracks media activity. Supports issues management, crisis communications, SEO/GEO content, and cross-functional marketing initiatives.
Summary Generated by Built In

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.

ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.

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Position Description

The Marketing & Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and editing content that supports ENSCO's business, marketing and employee communications needs. The Specialist works with technical subject matter experts and business leads to translate complex information into clear, accurate content for audiences with carrying levels of technical knowledge. Assignments may include press releases, website copy, white papers, data sheets, articles, internal and executive communications, case studies, thought leadership and other marketing materials. The Specialist also looks for opportunities to extend the reach of content already being developed by the Marketing & Communications team through targeted media outreach.
The Marketing & Communications Specialist is responsible for preparing ENSCO spokespeople for media engagements and ensuring all associated planning and logistics are effectively managed. Responsibilities include identifying newsworthy developments across the company, developing key messages and briefing materials, coordinating interviews, preparing executives and subject matter experts, engaging with reporters and public affairs representatives as appropriate, and ensuring media activities are properly planned, tracked, measured, and reported.
In addition to these writing and communications responsibilities, the Specialist serves as a primary resource for media outreach and helps grow ENSCO's earned-media presence. The Specialist identifies newsworthy developments and subject matter expertise that may be relevant to reporters and industry publications, develops targeted pitches, responds to media inquiries, and builds relationships with media covering ENSCO's priority markets. The Specialist also looks for opportunities to extend the reach of content already being developed by the Marketing & Communications team through earned media.

Qualifications Required:
·         Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or equivalent work experience
·         Minimum of three years developing and executing marketing and communications strategies
·         Demonstrated experience writing and editing content for online and print channels
·         Strong project management and organizational skills

Qualifications Desired:
·         Experience in Defense, Intelligence, Space and/or Transportation sectors
·         Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills across media materials
·         Ability to translate complex technical or business topics into clear, compelling messages
·         Familiarity with media monitoring, measurement, and reporting tools
·         Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
·         Strong collaboration skills across executive, technical, and business teams
·         Proactive, self-directed, and skilled at identifying newsworthy opportunities
·         Familiarity with government contracting and security-sensitive environments a plus
·         Experience utilizing AI as a tool to improve productivity while maintaining a critical eye on content
·         Experience writing content optimized for SEO and GEO search
·         Strong relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and industry media
·         Demonstrated success pitching stories, experts, company news, and thought leadership
·         Experience preparing executives and subject-matter experts for media interviews
·         Strong news judgment and understanding of traditional and digital media
·         Experience supporting issues management and crisis communications

Work Location Type: Hybrid
Required Certifications: None
U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Security Clearance Required: None
Employment Type: Regular Full-time
Background Check Type:  7 Year Pre-Employment
Drug Screen Required: None
Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: No

Salary Range
$29.78$46.13 USD

REAL ID Requirement

This position may require the ability to access to U.S. federal facilities. In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s enforcement of the REAL ID Act, as of May 7, 2025, individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification or an acceptable alternative to gain entry. For a list of acceptable forms of identification, please click here.

Benefits

At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visit ensco.com/careers/benefits to learn more.

Export Control and Licensing

This position may involve access to technology or technical data that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations and the release of which to a non US person may require an export license from the U.S. Government.

Privacy

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EEO Statement

ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers– veterans, disability

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of three years developing and executing marketing and communications strategies
  • Demonstrated experience writing and editing content for online and print channels
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Experience in Defense, Intelligence, Space, and/or Transportation sectors
  • Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills across media materials
  • Ability to translate complex technical or business topics into clear, compelling messages
  • Familiarity with media monitoring, measurement, and reporting tools
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong collaboration skills across executive, technical, and business teams
  • Experience utilizing AI to improve productivity while critically evaluating content
  • Experience writing content optimized for SEO and GEO search
  • Strong relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and industry media
  • Demonstrated success pitching stories, experts, company news, and thought leadership
  • Experience preparing executives and subject-matter experts for media interviews
  • Strong news judgment and understanding of traditional and digital media
  • Experience supporting issues management and crisis communications
  • U.S. citizenship
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The Company
HQ: Vienna, VA
767 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

ENSCO, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiaries, represent a more than $190+ million international technology enterprise with 750+ employees headquartered in the Washington, D.C., area. For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide. ENSCO operates in the aerospace, national security, and surface transportation sectors. ENSCO serves customers in cutting-edge, mission-critical environments where safety, security, reliability, and resilience are of paramount importance. ENSCO field offices and subsidiaries, representatives and partnerships are located throughout the United States and around the world.

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