Manager, Digital Content & Storytelling

Description

Leidos 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
, as well as broader external stakeholders.

This position complements the work of Leidos’ Creative Studio, which leads professional, long-form, and campaign-based creative production. The Digital Storytelling Manager is responsible for fast-turn, platform-specific content that extends and amplifies enterprise narratives—particularly those tied to North Star 2030
, quarterly financial performance, and business momentum.

The ideal candidate is a strong editor and storyteller with a journalist’s instinct for news value, clarity, and speed, and the strategic judgment to operate in close proximity to media relations and investor communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short-form, digital-first content aligned to Leidos’ corporate strategy, growth priorities, and financial performance.
• Create platform-appropriate content for Linked In, X, You Tube, and  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.

• 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.

• 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.