CORPORATE MEDIA RELATIONS COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER 2

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Oct 7, 2026

Req ID: 50184
Team: N355 COMMUNICATIONS
Entity: HII Corporate Office
Shift: 1st

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Salary Range: $112,000.00 to $139,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Corporate Team
HII’s corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

HII is seeking a Corporate Communications Media Manager to support the corporate communications media relations team. This role will report to HII’s media liaison to Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) and will support aligned, responsive public affairs and media strategies across the enterprise, specifically for NNS and Ingalls Shipbuilding. Based on-site and in-person in Newport News, Virginia, this position gives the candidate the opportunity to work daily with shipbuilders and communicators across HII to help advance the company’s reputation and mission.

Primary Responsibilities:

In partnership with HII’s earned media team, you will:

Curate, write and edit content for public distribution related to shipbuilding, national security and the HII mission
Support the development of digital content for external, internal and social platforms
Maintain content across HII external and internal media channels, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and alignment with enterprise strategies
Develop creative, compelling content to support HII’s communication efforts that highlight the people, programs, and innovations that define HII
Support crisis communication planning and response efforts
Develop communication and security plans for media visits and support on-site media engagements
Collaborate daily with teammates across the enterprise, including occasional travel to support major milestone events and trade shows

What You’ll Do As Part of the HII Corporate Communications Team:

Strengthen understanding of HII’s mission, workforce, and industry to foster positive relationships with media, stakeholders, and the public
Support enterprise reputation, program capture efforts, and strategic business initiatives
Provide communications support for major ship milestones
Help attract top talent by communicating the scale, purpose and opportunity of the HII mission in service of those who protect our freedom

Must Have

Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline (or the equivalent in education, training and experience) plus 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; OR

Master's degree and 4 years relevant experience

Nice to Have

Experience in the defense and aeronautical industry
Media relations and issues management
Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills
AP Style proficiency
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage 24-hour news cycle

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.

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