Communications Director Jobs in Fort Worth, TX

JOB ID: 732341BR

Date posted: Jun. 18, 2026

Description:

Communications Sr. Manager

Location: Fort Worth TX

What You Will Be Doing

The Senior Manager F-35 Communications oversees all F-35 communications activities to deliver consistent, compelling and coordinated messages to global F-35 stakeholders.

The senior manager is responsible for setting the overall F-35 Communications strategy and developing and maintaining overall F-35 program messaging. The senior manager will lead a team of communicators, providing mentoring and coaching, assigning appropriate work assignments and executing the program communications strategy.

Specific responsibilities include: Manage development, execution and maintenance of master F-35 message and content packages. Build and maintain strong relationships with the Joint Program Office, USAF, USN and USMC public affairs officers, along with F-35 partner communication colleagues.

Develop integrated content management strategy, managing F-35 communications channels and integrating F-35 messages across internal and external corporate channels. Manages the development, planning, and conduct of public relations and goodwill programs to improve and support company business objectives with the public, industry, stockholders, and/or employees. Oversees the planning, preparation, writing and dissemination of information utilizing print and broadcast media; magazines, speeches, scripts, intranet and Internet website.

Monitors the submittal of photographs; assigns and/or approves artwork. Ensures representation of the company at press conferences, briefings and presentations on company issues. Directs the participation and support of advertising campaigns, and/or edit material for organization publications. May supervise work of outside consultants.

Lead crisis and issues management for the F-35 program coordinating as appropriate with the Corporate Communications, Lockheed Martin Government Affairs and broader Aeronautics communications team. Manages domestic media relations by building trusted relationships with key reporters and leading the planning, executive preparation and execution of F-35 media engagements.

Provide strategic direction for marketing and digital media assets for use on Lockheed Martin and F-35 channels. Lead executive communications support to promote F-35 VP&GM internal and external presence, including the weekly newsletter.

Partner with peers to ensure consistency in global F-35 messages to maximize impact with appropriate tailoring for specific audiences.

Critical thinker and data driven in decision making process.

Generalist across all communications disciplines. Previous strategic communications leadership experience managing multiple projects.

What’s In It For You

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security,

Who You Are

You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. Self-motivated and inspired, you thrive in an environment where you are empowered to work your craft, never settling for the bare minimum.

US citizen - This position is located in a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications:

12+ years of professional experience

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related discipline; or an Associate degree/training certificate with 4+ years of professional communications experience.

Leadership experience

Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level:

Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest:

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely:

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedules:

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position:

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level:

Experienced Professional

Business Unit:

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available:

Possible

Career Area:

Public Relations

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
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