Marketing and Communications Representative

Ready for Whatis Next?iAt Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services Division has an opportunity for aiMarketing and Communications Representativeito support our marketing team in developing and implementing strategies that drive growth and brand awareness. This position will involve tasks that support the overall marketing strategy and contribute to our market presence.

Responsibilities and Duties

Communications & Content Development

• Serve as the primary liaison between corporate communications and divisional teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment.
• Maintain and update the division's communications calendar, including drafting and managing content for the division's social media calendar.
• Lead the development of divisional press releases and oversee the approval process across departments.
• Collaborate with corporate and divisional marketing teams to develop and implement communication strategies aligned with business goals.

Event & Trade Show Management

• Lead event and trade show planning and logistics, including booth design, graphic production, vendor coordination, and on-site representation for the division.
• Oversee the divisionis trade show exhibition list, managing event coordination with corporate and other divisions.
• Work with business leads to plan and execute event messaging, coordinating with business units to ensure a cohesive brand presence.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure event requirements are met and produce and deliver promotional materials and branded items for trade shows and events.

Graphic Design & Multimedia

• Support graphic design and video creation/editing needs for various marketing projects, including website content, ads, and brochures.
• Create and manage promotional materials (e.g., branded apparel, trade show handouts) to support corporate, business development, and program initiatives.

Social Media & Media Relations

• Coordinate social media content for Kratos and divisional channels to build and maintain a strong online presence.
• Capture and archive photo and video content at key events, supporting future marketing, social media, and press activities.
• Establish and maintain media relationships; create and distribute media advisories and news releases.

Budget & Asset Management

• Manage budgets related to trade shows, promotional materials, shipping, and advertising to ensure efficient allocation of resources.
• Maintain and manage business development assets, including models, banners, and event handouts.

Collaboration & Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in communications and marketing calls with corporate and other division points of contact.
• Plan and coordinate video/photo capture for events and activities, ensuring content is accessible for presentations, social media, and press releases.
• Fulfill ad-hoc tasks as requested by senior leadership and provide support on other marketing and communications projects as needed.

Experience and Skills

• Bacheloris degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business or a related field.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in communications, marketing, or event coordination, preferably within the defense or technology industry.
• Creative individual with the ability to provide innovative guidance to current and future marketing campaigns and branding exercises.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce accurate, compelling content.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with social media management and content creation.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and manage external vendor relationships.
• Willingness to travel 10-20% for trade shows and other events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in graphic design and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).

Additional Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required, with the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance if needed.

Travel Requirements

• 10-20% travel required for trade shows and other events.

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