Communications & Public Relations Specialist

Trane Italia • Davidson, NC

2d • $56,300 - $101,395 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications & Public Relations Specialist advances and protects Trane Technologies’ reputation through public relations, thought leadership, and corporate communications programs. Reporting to the Head of Global Communications, the role supports initiatives that strengthen brand visibility, elevate executive and company positioning, and align communications with business priorities.

The specialist partners with communications, PR, marketing, business, and function teams, as well as external agencies, to deliver integrated strategies and day-to-day execution across media relations, executive visibility, thought leadership, reputation management, awards and recognition, and selected internal communications initiatives. The role calls for a highly organized, proactive communicator who can manage multiple projects, exercise judgment in fast-moving situations, and support operational excellence through tracking, collaboration, and measurement.

The position works onsite Monday through Thursday, with the option to choose a work location on Fridays according to work needs. Travel for media and speaking engagements may be required.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience in communications or public relations; experience with B2B brands is preferred.
• Proven success developing and executing PR programs in a global corporate environment.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Hands-on media relations experience, including building reporter relationships, pitching stories, and supporting spokespeople.
• Ability to partner with, consult, and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution to drive change and achieve results.
• Strong presentation skills for communicating complex information to varied audiences.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications, including Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, analytical, time-management, and project-management skills.
• Ability to think critically, establish strategic plans, manage multiple projects, and meet strict deadlines.
• Results-oriented, self-driven, and internally motivated.
• Strong business acumen and proven leadership skills.
• Growth mindset, passion for continuous improvement, and bias for action.
• Experience using AI and digital communications tools to streamline workflows, improve content and reporting processes, and enhance communications measurement and effectiveness.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with B2B brands.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of public relations and communications strategies that build brand visibility, support company objectives, and strengthen the company’s reputation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on thought leadership, media engagement, and strategic communications initiatives.
• Create, edit, and manage communications materials such as press releases, messaging documents, briefing materials, backgrounders, bylined articles, speaking materials, and other strategic content.
• Support M&A, crisis, and issues communications by developing messaging and materials, monitoring risks and media coverage, coordinating cross-functional responses, and helping execute communications plans.
• Prepare and support executive spokespeople for media interviews, speaking engagements, thought leadership opportunities, and other high-visibility external engagements.
• Support media relations by building and maintaining media relationships, helping manage inquiries and interview requests, maintaining messaging discipline, and contributing to proactive media engagement.
• Help manage the company media mailbox, ensuring timely responses and routing inquiries to appropriate teams and stakeholders.
• Help lead daily media monitoring by assessing company, competitor, and industry coverage, identifying insights and risks, and sharing actionable updates.
• Lead the company awards program, including maintaining its calendar, coordinating submissions, promoting awards won, and managing award-related licensing.
• Track communications activities, project status, metrics, and deliverables using project management tools.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics, media results, and program outcomes, and provide recommendations to improve effectiveness and impact.
• Support planning, scheduling, and publishing coordination across teams, agencies, and channels.
• Build relationships and serve as a trusted communications partner across a matrixed organization.
• Manage priorities and deliver high-quality work across multiple concurrent strategic and tactical projects.
• Identify process improvements and use AI and communications technology to enhance media reporting, monitoring, and reputation measurement.

Benefits

• Health insurance for employees and their families, with benefits beginning on day one.
• Holistic wellness programs with incentives.
• Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options for volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) matching.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
• Tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed