Marketing Communications Specialist

Marketing Communications Specialist Location: Waltham, MA Company Overview: Raytheon Company, with 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security, and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning more than 80 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide. Corporate Affairs and Communications (CA&C) plays a crucial role at Raytheon. From reinforcing brand identity, to communicating strategic vision, to disseminating news, our function is involved in almost every aspect of internal and external business at the company. Our aim is to enable and promote: · A strong corporate culture · Good corporate citizenship · Positive relationships with the media · Effective global and crisis communications · Open communication within the company Primary Responsibilities: Work collaboratively with various departments within the company to execute the marketing function at Raytheon with strategic vision and tactical guidance resulting in a strengthened image in the marketplace as a customer-focused brand. · Work closely with the Vice President, Global Marketing Communications to translate broad concepts and business goals into structured marketing communications strategies and plans · Support the Vice President, Global Marketing Communications on all projects from exhibits to media to annual reports. · Help build strong collaborative relationships both across the organization and with business partners · Effectively maintain data capture and measurement systems · Contribute to the completion of marketing initiatives on time while remaining consistent with corporate strategy · Support Corporate Communications in all projects and activities · Implement processes to maximize efficiency · Leverage the Raytheon brand with consistent global identity and messaging, helping the company align with businesses to promote growth · Strong work ethic · Highly proactive · Strong communication skills · Excellent track record of working well across various departments in a large organization Qualifications: · Bachelors degree in Marketing, Business, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience · 6 years’ experience working in marketing communications in a business-to-business environment · Demonstrated strategic ability and business sense · Ability to work effectively within a team environment as well as cross-functionally with other teams and departments. · Experience working in a large organization with multiple layers · Energetic and deadline oriented Raytheon is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package. In addition to protecting you and your family’s health and well-being, we offer important financial benefits and many additional perks including a collaborative team environment, educational assistance, auto and home insurance, legal services, etc. For additional information about our company and recent initiatives, please visit our Website at Raytheon.com. Raytheon is committed to workforce diversity and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Raytheon considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE ©2008 Raytheon Company. All rights reserved. Raytheon is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and welcomes a wide diversity of applicants. U.S. citizenship and security clearance may be required.