Marketing & Communications Specialist

About the role

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide. ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.

Responsibilities

• Develop and edit content that supports ENSCO’s business, marketing and employee communications needs.
• Work with technical subject matter experts and business leads to translate complex information into clear, accurate content for audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Create press releases, website copy, white papers, data sheets, articles, internal and executive communications, case studies, thought leadership and other marketing materials.
• Identify newsworthy developments across the company and develop key messages and briefing materials.
• Coordinate interviews, prepare executives and subject matter experts, engage with reporters and public affairs representatives, and ensure media activities are properly planned, tracked, measured, and reported.
• Serve as a primary resource for media outreach and help grow ENSCO’s earned-media presence.
• Identify newsworthy developments and subject matter expertise relevant to reporters and industry publications, develop targeted pitches, respond to media inquiries, and build relationships with media covering ENSCO’s priority markets.
• Extend the reach of content already being developed by the Marketing & Communications team through earned media.

Requirements

• Required Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of three years developing and executing marketing and communications strategies.
• Demonstrated experience writing and editing content for online and print channels.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Qualifications Desired

• Experience in Defense, Intelligence, Space and/or Transportation sectors.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills across media materials.
• Ability to translate complex technical or business topics into clear, compelling messages.
• Familiarity with media monitoring, measurement, and reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration skills across executive, technical, and business teams.
• Proactive, self-directed, and skilled at identifying newsworthy opportunities.
• Familiarity with government contracting and security-sensitive environments a plus.
• Experience utilizing AI as a tool to improve productivity while maintaining a critical eye on content.
• Experience writing content optimized for SEO and GEO search.
• Strong relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and industry media.
• Demonstrated success pitching stories, experts, company news, and thought leadership.
• Experience preparing executives and subject-matter experts for media interviews.
• Strong news judgment and understanding of traditional and digital media.
• Experience supporting issues management and crisis communications.

Work Location

Hybrid

Citizenship & Clearance

U.S. Citizenship required; security clearance not required.

Employment Type

Regular Full-time

Background & Drug Screen

7-year pre-employment background check; drug screen not required.

Salary

$29.78 – $46.13 USD

REAL ID Requirement

This position may require access to U.S. federal facilities. In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s enforcement of the REAL ID Act, as of May 7, 2025, individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification or an acceptable alternative to gain entry.