Entry Level Communications Manager Jobs
New grad communications manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings cover on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Axle, Biogen, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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Standard Job Description
Basic Qualifications
We are seeking a manager to lead communications for the F-35 international keep sold portfolio, working across key internal and external stakeholders to tell an integrated, global story.
The manager is responsible for working with teammates to develop and maintain country-specific communications strategies and plans that support F-35 business priorities. The manager will lead a team of two communicators, providing mentoring and coaching, while assigning appropriate work assignments, executing the communications strategy and partnering effectively.
The candidate must have demonstrated strategic communications experience along with a reputation for building strong relationships and working across organizational boundaries.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute integrated communications strategies for the F-35 keep sold portfolio.
- Manage international media relations by building trusted relationships with key reporters and working closely with international colleagues and PR agencies.
- Provide strategic direction for executive, internal, tradeshow, marketing and digital media approaches.
- Represent the company with media inquiries and at international events.
- Prepare executives and subject matter experts for external engagements, including media interviews and panel remarks.
- Use metrics, data and feedback to continuously improve, adjust and drive decisions.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience leading people, projects, and/or project teams and collaborating effectively with others to achieve results
- Media relations experience and demonstrated storytelling experience landing narratives across multiple audiences, including employees, customers and media outlets.
- Experience connecting multiple activities into a single narrative.
- Experience developing and executing communications plans for complex products and programs, in clear and compelling ways.
- Experience handling multiple priorities and meeting set deadlines.
Desired Skills
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline.
- Strong strategic storytelling instincts, exceptional writing and the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Strong writing, editing and oral communications skills with ability to convey complex subjects into clear communications plans and content for targeted audiences.
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across all levels of a complex organization.
- Quick study with an attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
- Motivated self-starter who works effectively under competing priorities and tight deadlines, while managing a positive team dynamic.
- Experience with AI and other emerging communication technology.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $109700.00 - $203700.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Standard Job Description
Basic Qualifications
We are seeking a manager to lead communications for the F-35 international keep sold portfolio, working across key internal and external stakeholders to tell an integrated, global story.
The manager is responsible for working with teammates to develop and maintain country-specific communications strategies and plans that support F-35 business priorities. The manager will lead a team of two communicators, providing mentoring and coaching, while assigning appropriate work assignments, executing the communications strategy and partnering effectively.
The candidate must have demonstrated strategic communications experience along with a reputation for building strong relationships and working across organizational boundaries.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute integrated communications strategies for the F-35 keep sold portfolio.
- Manage international media relations by building trusted relationships with key reporters and working closely with international colleagues and PR agencies.
- Provide strategic direction for executive, internal, tradeshow, marketing and digital media approaches.
- Represent the company with media inquiries and at international events.
- Prepare executives and subject matter experts for external engagements, including media interviews and panel remarks.
- Use metrics, data and feedback to continuously improve, adjust and drive decisions.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience leading people, projects, and/or project teams and collaborating effectively with others to achieve results
- Media relations experience and demonstrated storytelling experience landing narratives across multiple audiences, including employees, customers and media outlets.
- Experience connecting multiple activities into a single narrative.
- Experience developing and executing communications plans for complex products and programs, in clear and compelling ways.
- Experience handling multiple priorities and meeting set deadlines.
Desired Skills
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline.
- Strong strategic storytelling instincts, exceptional writing and the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Strong writing, editing and oral communications skills with ability to convey complex subjects into clear communications plans and content for targeted audiences.
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across all levels of a complex organization.
- Quick study with an attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
- Motivated self-starter who works effectively under competing priorities and tight deadlines, while managing a positive team dynamic.
- Experience with AI and other emerging communication technology.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $109700.00 - $203700.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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Entry Level Communications Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level communications manager job?
Employers hiring at this level look for a portfolio of real work, such as press releases, social content, internal newsletters, or campus media. Internship experience, even unpaid, signals you can operate in a professional communications environment. Tailor your application to show writing ability and familiarity with the organization's industry, and lead with samples rather than credentials alone.
Which companies hire entry level communications managers?
Companies hiring entry level communications managers right now include Axle, Biogen, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofits, healthcare systems, government agencies, and mid-size corporations are common employers at this level, since they often need communications support without the budget for senior hires.
Are there remote entry level communications manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles still make up a meaningful share of openings. About 20% of entry level communications manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility have real options without limiting themselves to a single metro area.
Are these new grad communications manager jobs?
Yes, many of the roles listed here are new grad and junior positions that welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience, recent graduates, and applicants whose background comes from internships or a strong portfolio rather than full-time work history. Look for postings that list a degree as the primary requirement or explicitly welcome entry level applicants as a signal the role is new-grad friendly.
Which industries hire the most entry level communications managers?
Entry Level communications manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to have active communications needs, whether for public affairs, internal messaging, or brand presence, and regularly bring on junior talent to support lean teams.