Leidos · 9 hours ago
Manager, Digital Content & Storytelling
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $167K/yr
8+ years expLeidos is seeking an experienced communications professional to lead digital-first, short-form storytelling in support of the company’s growth strategy, financial performance, and corporate reputation. This role is a key part of the External Communications team and focuses on creating timely, compelling content for media, financial, and investor-focused audiences.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Develop and execute short-form, digital-first content aligned to Leidos’ corporate strategy, growth priorities, and financial performance
Create platform-appropriate content for LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Leidos.com that supports external communications campaigns and reputation goals
Produce content on accelerated timelines (approximately two weeks per cycle), balancing speed with quality and accuracy
Collaborate with Marketing, Branding, Social Media, Media Relations, and business teams to ensure storytelling supports corporate reputation objectives
Partner closely with Media Relations to develop content that complements media plans and serves as linkable, journalist-relevant assets
Collaborate with Senior Director, External Communications and Investor Relations to translate quarterly results, financial metrics, and performance narratives into concise, engaging external content
Work in close partnership with the Creative Studio to ensure short-form digital storytelling aligns with broader narrative frameworks and campaign themes
Extend and adapt longer-form, professionally produced content into shorter, digital-native formats optimized for speed and reach
Maintain clear role boundaries by focusing on concepting, scripting, and execution of short-form content, while Creative Studio leads long-form and high-production creative work
Ensure consistency of message, tone, and narrative across digital platforms and external communications efforts
Contribute to integrated content planning across media relations, marketing, and digital channels
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field and 8+ years of experience in digital storytelling, content strategy, journalism, or external communications roles. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree requirements
Proven ability to develop and execute multi-channel, digital-first content
Strong understanding of financial performance narratives and business metrics
Excellent writing, editing, and editorial judgment skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Demonstrated success working across teams and organizational levels to deliver results
Preferred
Media relations experience or strong interest in supporting media engagement strategies
Background in broadcast journalism, brand journalism, or military/public affairs communications (e.g., Defense Information School)
Experience supporting enterprise strategy, earnings communications, or corporate reputation initiatives
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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