Manager, Commercial Public Relations
RTX is looking for a Manager, Commercial Public Relations to join our Corporate Public Relations team. In this role you will be responsible for supporting public relations activities within the Pratt & Whitney commercial portfolio, including but not limited to the Commercial Engines, Aftermarket and Pratt & Whitney Canada businesses. You will be engaging with and pitching relevant members of the media, developing new relationships with reporters, identifying new story ideas and drafting briefing documents and press releases. You will be responsible for securing strategic and thoughtful earned media, ensuring that critical business and campaign messages are properly communicated with the right outlets.
What You Will Do :
- Support Pratt & Whitney commercial PR campaigns, including but not limited to commercial engines, next-gen technologies and Pratt & Whitney Canada (general aviation, business aviation, regional aviation, helicopters)
- Manage local media inbounds and interviews in the Hartford, CT area (Pratt & Whitney's headquarters)
- Maintain and develop relationships with relevant members of the local and aviation trade media.
- Continuously monitor the news cycle and report significant media risks and opportunities to the PR team and relevant leaders.
- Connect the dots across RTX business units and campaigns to tell a larger, holistic RTX story as part of a strategic PR plan
- Draft press releases, briefing documents, media coverage reports for relevant businesses and campaigns.
- Own the validation process for press releases across the Pratt & Whitney commercial engine portfolio
- Project management / collaboration ensuring all projects are delivered on-time, within scope
- Take a data-driven approach and collaborate with our analytics team to develop meaningful metrics. Leverage analytics to improve ROI on recommended channel efforts.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications You Must Have :
Typically requires a university degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experienceMust be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this positionExtensive experience in commercial aviation and communications, with exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing directions under tight deadlines.Strong executive presence, demonstrated success in cross-functional teams, and effective engagement with employees, leadership, and external organizations.Expertise in communications and marketing analysis, including data-driven strategies, with a solid understanding of Associated Press writing style.Qualifications We Prefer :
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in Communications or Public RelationsExperience working in a deadline-driven environmentSelf-starter with a natural curiosity to investigate details and drive deliverables to completionAdept at building relationships in a remote environmentFrench language abilities are a plusCandidates located in East Hartford, CT or Washington, DC.What We Offer :
Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more!