Senior Communications Specialist, France & North Africa

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing is currently looking for a Senior Communications Specialist, based in Paris, France with regional responsibilities (France & North Africa).

Summary of Accountabilities:

Strengthen The Boeing Company’s corporate reputation in France working across all stakeholder constituencies.

• Serve as the Company spokesperson and represent the company with media, customers, government organizations, opinion leaders and supplier-partners.
• Support the business objectives of Boeing International, Corporate, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Boeing Defense Space and Security and Boeing Global Services, in France.
• Help shape France market for growth and productivity. Develop, continuously realign and execute communications plans in support of Boeing International and Business Units’ objectives.
• Lead Boeing France digital and social media presence.
• Design and support effective communications to engage, connect and align employees in France with the company business plan and priorities.
• Enhance Boeing’s corporate reputation in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia and support businesses in their activities in the region.
• In close collaboration with the Country Leader, drive and support Corporate Citizenship communications activities to demonstrate engagement to France.

Main Focus Area:

Strategic Planning

Strategic Counsel & Intelligence

Media Relations

Events Organization

Issues Management and Crisis Communications

Digital and Social Media

Internal Communications

Agency Management

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in communications roles with major international corporations. Significant experience working with all stakeholders, not only media. Similar international experience is an asset.
• Fluent French and English, written and spoken.
• Exceptional market-focused business judgment and strong strategic counselling skills.
• Strategic vision and creativity matched with hands-on tactical approach. Excellent judgment, extreme discretion, high ethical standards and flexibility in work hours.
• Proven ability to work effectively with business associations, strategic partners, customers as well as media.
• Excellent media-relations and social media skills with significant crisis and issues management experience. In-depth knowledge of French media, the international business environment and France/US relations.
• Superior communication, writing and presentation skills; ability to write strong executive speeches and articles for publication.
• The ability to think provocatively and work collaboratively.
• Results-driven with a strong bottom-line orientation.
• A tolerance for organizational complexity and a very strong team player.
• Ability to organize/prioritize many concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment, maintaining keen attention to detail and follow-through

Typical Education and Experience.

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 15 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+13 years’ related work experience, 19 years’ related work experience, etc.)

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for a locally hired position in France. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE CURRENT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IMMEDIATELY IN France. BOEING WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN IMMIGRATION AND LABOUR SPONSORSHIP FOR ANY APPLICANTS. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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