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Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role supports the Textron Systems business unit of Textron, Inc. Visit TextronSystems.com& Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

The Associate Communications Strategist will support employee-facing corporate communications activities. Reporting to the Communications Manager, this role is part of Textron Systems’ Strategic Communications & Creative team.

As an Associate Communications Strategist, you’ll play a key role in helping communicate key projects and strategies to employee audiences across multiple channels. The team’s work is critical to ensuring that employees are aligned across our sites and business lines to support our customers. Candidates should be detail-oriented and highly motivated, with the ability to think strategically, adapt quickly and work well with teams and stakeholders across the business. Superior writing and proofreading skills, as well as analytical abilities, are essential.

Job Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

·Broadly support internal communications across the Textron Systems segment

·Serve as employee communications point of contact for internal stakeholder teams as assigned

·Deliver high-impact, innovative communications, partnering with cross-functional team members in a coordinated approach while always ensuring consistency of messaging

·Support campaign messaging efforts across channels

·Manage employee communications channels including intranet, newsletters and digital signage

·Work across the Strategic Communications & Creative group to develop materials that advance key objectives and translate project concepts into easy-to-understand graphs, charts & other visuals

·Support achievement and reporting of corporate and team key performance indicators

·Actively contribute to other projects or special programs and support cross-functional initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

·Exemplary writing, editing and presentation skills

·Experience with employee communications, social media, content development and public relations

·Strong detail orientation, project planning and execution skills

·Action-oriented self-starter

·Ability to engage with colleagues across the business, from our shop floors to our executive team, with confidence and competence

·Resourceful problem solver

·Proficient in Microsoft Office

·Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Communications, Journalism, Mass Media, Marketing, Business Administration or a related field

Primary Location – New Orleans, LA

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences and unique perspectives.

Our company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• Flexible Work Schedules: Enjoy a compressed work week schedulethat varies by allowing for additional days off such as 9/80, 4/10, 4/9/4.

• Paid Time Off:Enjoy over 6 weeks of total paid timeoff (PTO) that consist of 120 hours of vacation, 56 hours of illness/personal time, and 80 hours of holiday.

• Tuition Reimbursement:We believe in investing in the progress and growth of our employee’s.Receive up to $10,000 for relevant graduate degrees per calendar year.

• Dress for Your Day No day is the same, so we don’t think you should dress like it. Dress smart for an important meeting, wear jeans for a casual day at the office or on the shop floor.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Choose plans that fit your lifestyle- 3 medical plans, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, additional life insurance coverage. Company paid benefits include basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability and employee assistance program. Comprehensive wellness incentive plan and annual fitness reimbursement program.

• Future Savings: Receive a company contribution to your 401k up to 9% of your salary! The earlier you start your career with us, the more you save.

• Employee Discounts: We provide a one-stop-shop for access to exclusive offers and deep discounts from over 30,000 merchants and millions of products such as Bose, Apple, FitBit, HP, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, travel discounts, etc.

• Many More Benefits: Textron Systems offers additional benefits such as service awards, cell phone retail discounts, travel and gym membership discounts, emergency travel assistance, home and auto discounts, adoption assistance and more!

Templates for your Application

We aim to make sure all candidates are considered on an equal basis. To ensure your application accurately represents your skills and background, we encourage you to view a sample template resume and application tips located here.

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country.We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.