Communications Manager

Communications Manager

Purpose:

• Valkyrie Enterprises is hiring a Communications Manager who will support the company's branding and communication functions, while being a strategic partner to our corporate and business operations. The position is based in our Virginia Beach, VA corporate office with a flexible work environment.

Job Description:

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to promote Valkyrie's mission and goals.
• Lead the Valkyrie Branding Campaign.
• Develop and maintain the company communications strategy.
• Working with business development and the business areas, identify and run campaigns on key messages and branding related to targeted business opportunities, customers, and industry sectors.
• Regularly develop and publish articles, news releases and branding talking points to stimulate internal and external interest in Valkyrie.
• Coordinate with business development and operations to develop and maintain an up-to-date version of marketing slip sheets, company briefs, capability briefs, and tradeshow material.
• Develop and implement social media campaigns.
• Ensure internal and external websites, as well as all company social media sites (Linkedln, X, etc) are kept up-to-date and relevant.
• Create and manage a consistent theme for all published content on all media platforms (social media, internal / external websites, SharePoint, etc. ).

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a communications/public relations role.
• Must have a proven track record of developing and executing successful communication strategies.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have strong organizational abilities and a proven understanding of brand messaging and management.
• Must have proficiency in social media platforms and content management systems.

Desired Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications in communications or public relations, preferred.

Security Requirements:

• None

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel-up to 10 -15%
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )

Physical Requirements:

• Work generally performed in an office setting but may require occasional visits to industrial or shipboard settings.
• Will normally require minor lifting and carrying of boxes of supplies/equipment.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie's commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).