Marketing and Communications Specialist III - Media and Public Relations

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The Strategic Operations (StratOps) Strategic Capabilities Unit, consists of Washington DC Operations, Marketing & Communications and Strategic Development. The StratOps team promotes and elevates the business within our markets, works with customers and competition to influence and drive the growth of Ball Aerospace and facilitates collaboration across the business enterprise to increase opportunities.
Marketing and Communications Specialist III - Media and Public Relations
Ball Aerospace is searching for an experienced, results-oriented Media and Public Relations (PR) Specialist III to join their Marketing & Communications team (MarCom). This position is part of the Strategic Operations (StratOps) organization, which consists of Washington DC Operations, Marketing & Communications and Strategic Development.
As a key member of the MarCom team, the Media and PR Specialist's primary purpose is to support the day-to-day media relations efforts and strategic media/press planning for Ball Aerospace. Working with the Senior Manager Public Relations & Employee Communications, the Media and PR Specialist will recommend, implement and coordinate Ball Aerospace's public relations strategies and tactics to build and enhance the Ball story and drive earned media visibility.
What You'll Do:

• Work with the Senior Manager Public Relations & Employee Communications to develop and implement the overall media and public relations strategy that aligns with the broader MarCom strategy and protects the Ball brand.
• Create and write proactive media pitches, press releases, blogs, article features, talking points, media statements and opinion editorials so all content is on-brand, error-free, consistent in style and messaging to optimize media pick-up and achieve organizational objectives.
• Work with the Senior Manager Public Relations to & Employee Communications vet and respond to media requests and inquiries.
• Help develop detailed materials and training to support and prepare company representatives/subject matter experts for interviews and interactions with the media.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with the media and key stakeholders.
• Monitor Ball Aerospace and competitor news daily to gather and maintain weekly metrics, as well as create and issue a weekly "Heads Up" report.
• Assist with social media and earned media campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Digital Content and Public Relations Specialist to write website and social media content.
• Collaborate with MarCom and StratOps team on content, messaging, channels and media and public relations support for events/tradeshows/STEM activities.
• Support the Senior Manager Public Relations & Employee Communications in partnering with the Ball Corporation Communications team on announcements, press releases and community engagement.
• Serve as a liaison to a Ball Aerospace business unit or function, which will include developing a strategic communications plan for that business or function and working with the MarCom team to execute on all internal and external communications to support that business/function.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Maintain and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree plus 6 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Exceptional business acumen, writing and communication skills, strategic perspective and collaborative spirit.
• Experience in media relations, including media pitching, vetting and responding to media requests/inquiries and organizing media events and interviews.
• Strong relationships with media and key influencers.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and leverage new public relations channels.
• Experience using Cision/PR Newswire or other press release distribution service.
• Knowledge of media monitoring and analytics tools.
• Proven project management skills.
• Experience and the ability to collaborate with individuals and teams at all levels whether at Ball or within media organizations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Familiarity with the Aerospace and Defense industry preferred.
• Photography and video experience preferred.

Flexible On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site for three or more days per work week. Travel and local commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.
Working Conditions:

• Ball Aerospace is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and other states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.
• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Relocation for this position is not available.
Compensation & Benefits:

• HIRING SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $102,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site.

US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED
Ball Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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