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RTX · 1 day ago

Manager, Commercial Public Relations (Hybrid)

East Hartford, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$101K/yr - $203K/yr

5+ years exp

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. They are seeking a Manager, Commercial Public Relations to support public relations activities within the Pratt & Whitney commercial portfolio, engaging with media, developing relationships, and securing strategic earned media.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Commercial aviation experiencePublic relations expertiseProject managementCommunications analysisMedia relationsData-driven strategiesFrench languageWritten communicationVerbal communicationInterpersonal skills

Required

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 experience

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position

Extensive 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

Preferred

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in Communications or Public Relations

Experience working in a deadline-driven environment

Self-starter with a natural curiosity to investigate details and drive deliverables to completion

Adept at building relationships in a remote environment

French language abilities are a plus

Candidates located in East Hartford, CT or Washington, DC

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

Adoption Assistance

Autism Benefit

Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

And more!

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees