Executive Social Media Strategist

Date posted: May. 01, 2025
Description:At Lockheed Martin, we’re on a mission to connect our leaders with the audiences that matter most-from employees to customers to global stakeholders. We’re looking for a creative and driven Executive Social Media Strategist to join our Corporate Communications team. This Level 4 communications professional will serve as the primary social media lead for members of Lockheed Martin’s C-suite.

In this role, you’ll craft and implement executive social media strategies that elevate thought leadership, highlight mission-driven achievements and align with corporate priorities. You’ll work as a liaison between our corporate Executive Communications team and business area social media teams, helping shape compelling content that resonates with target audiences. You’ll also support key Executive Communications initiatives-ranging from high-visibility speaking engagements to employee-focused messaging-and take on additional responsibilities as needed across the broader team.

The successful candidate will be proactive, collaborative, creative, accountable and able to adjust and respond to feedback. Excellent writing and editing skills are required. The successful candidate will be a generative AI early adopter who is able to anticipate communications needs and proactively recommend solutions for high-visibility projects.

Responsibilities include:
• Develop, plan, and execute the social media strategies and content for C-suite leaders
• Partner with social media colleagues and other internal stakeholders across the enterprise to align messaging with business priorities
• Draft original social content and adapt written materials for digital formats
• Monitor executive accounts and analyze social media metrics and engagement trends to inform strategy and optimize performance
• Coordinate social coverage for key events, announcements, and milestones
• Contribute to executive messaging development and storytelling initiatives
• Support special projects as assigned

What’s In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

This position can be located at any major Lockheed Martin site. Travel may be required for events or leadership support.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic communications, including social media and executive communications
• Demonstrated ability to create high-quality, engaging content across digital platforms
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including for executive voice
• Demonstrated experience in leveraging emerging technologies, including generative AI, to enhance communication workflows, content drafts and storytelling impact
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of social media best practices and analytics tools
Desired Skills:
Experience supporting C-suite or senior executive communications
• Familiarity with aerospace and defense industry or other complex, regulated environments
• Graphic design, video editing, or multimedia storytelling capabilities
• Understanding of reputation management and media monitoring tools
• Comfort working with confidential and sensitive material
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $90,200 – $159,045. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 – 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Public Relations
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

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