Senior Communications Specialist

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist based in Seattle, WA to play a crucial role in advancing Boeing's public affairs and communications strategy within the state. This position will support Boeing’s Northwest State and Local team by driving strategic communications that highlight the company’s workforce development activities, economic impact, and community partnerships in the region.

Responsibilities include managing media relations, crafting executive messaging, creating digital content, amplifying community engagement activities, and sponsorships activations that align with business and policy objectives in the Northwest region. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, and proactivity, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and business partners at all levels throughout the organization.
 

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads media relations efforts, including drafting press releases, pitching stories, coordinating interviews, and managing local media inquiries and coverage tracking

• Develops compelling written materials, including executive talking points, scripts, newsletters, and “In Case You Missed It” recaps for external stakeholders

• Develops and implements strategic communications plans to promote Boeing's Washington state policy positions, builds visibility around company footprint and community involvement

• Supports content creation and publishing for Boeing in Washington’s webpage, social media, and quarterly newsletter, in coordination with digital and regional teams

• Provides strategic communications guidance to the Northwest State and Local team and contributes regular inputs for the State and Local Weekly Report and media clip tracker

• Plans and supports events and site visits involving elected officials, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure message alignment and appropriate brand representation

• Coordinates and amplifies community engagement activities, including regional grant announcements, district director meetings, and other external partnerships as needed

• Manages Boeing’s regional sponsorship portfolio, ensuring strategic alignment, visibility, and brand activation opportunities

• Coordinates and liaises with BCA and BDS program communicators in Washington to ensure alignment

• Maintains the Washington community outreach presentation deck, Washington state backgrounder and local Issues and Positions documents

• Oversees the design, development and content of regional advertisements, fact sheets, and printed materials

The selected candidate must be based near Seattle with the ability to work in the office two to three days a week, with some flexibility. Regional travel is expected. Some night and weekend work will be required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience in communications

• 5+ years of experience working in a fast paced environment with strict deadlines

• 5+ years of experience with senior level executive support

• Strong writing and editing skills, with attention to detail (deliverables such as speeches, talking points, communications plans, etc.)

• Excellent verbal communication and presentation abilities

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• 10+ years of experience in communications

• Demonstrate strong leadership and the ability to influence others to drive results

• Basic social media writing experience

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range: $133,450 - $180,550

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 19, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.