Media and Brand Communications Officer

About the positionResponsibilities• Creating a critical and instrumental awareness of Thales and strengthening the notoriety of the Thales brand within its scope and protecting its reputation in North America and worldwide. • Promoting the Thales purpose: building a future we can all trust. • Promoting Thales CSR / ESG priorities: for a safer, greener and more inclusive world. • Increasing U.S. shareholders. • Work closely with and serve as a strategic partner to Thales North America Government Relations, Marketing, Businesses, Thales Digital Solutions and Group Communications.• Identify creative approaches for brand communications that reflect NORAM's strategic vision and brand objectives. • Under the Media & Brand Communications Director, execute the NORAM media relations program: develop, pitch and secure placement of news and features to the media; draft press releases, media advisories and reactive responses. • Position Thales as an expert source; support media events, such as press conferences, interviews, and tours; address information requests from the trade media.• Support NORAM 360°-Communication Campaigns; support the development and deployment of content related to the Thales core technologies and initiatives across communication channels, including print, electronic, web, email, broadcast & digital. • Support the delivery of strategic communication planning, message development, writing and thought leadership activities using research and analytics to drive planning and messaging. • Track and analyze media coverage; maintain quantifiable KPIs. • Pitch and secure speaking engagements, leveraging the Thales Speakers Bureau.• Support Integrated Campaigns. Requirements• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated successful experience in directly securing trade media coverage and experience working with Tier One Business media. • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. • Strong presentation skills. • Strong project management skills. • Adept in informational and promotional writing and editing. • Tactical plan development and reporting experience. • Familiarity with social media applications, execution and communications style.• Diplomacy skills in working with employees within and outside of North America, and across cultures. • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, and/or Public Relations with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience in defense, cybersecurity or technology industry. Nice-to-haves• Public Relations agency experience. Benefits• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period. • Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off. • Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program. Apply tot his job