Communications & Public Relations Specialist

Trane Technologies • Davidson, NC

20h • 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, this role supports initiatives that strengthen brand visibility, elevate executive and company positioning, and align with business priorities. The specialist works with communications, PR, marketing, business and function teams, and external agencies on media relations, executive visibility, thought leadership, reputation management, awards and recognition, and selected internal communications initiatives.

The role calls for a proactive, highly organized communicator who can manage multiple projects, exercise sound judgment in fast-moving situations, and support operational excellence through tracking, collaboration, and measurement. The work arrangement is onsite Monday through Thursday, with employees choosing their work location on Fridays. Travel may be required for media and speaking engagements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience in communications or public relations, ideally with B2B brands.
• 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 spokespersons.
• 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, with a creative and operational mindset.
• 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, enhance content and reporting, and improve communications measurement and effectiveness.
• Flexibility to travel for media and speaking engagements as needed.

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 stakeholders on thought leadership programs, media engagement, and strategic communications initiatives.
• Create, edit, and manage press releases, messaging documents, briefing materials, backgrounders, bylined articles, speaking materials, media materials, and other strategic content.
• Support M&A, crisis, and issues communications by developing materials, monitoring risks and media coverage, coordinating cross-functional response activities, and assisting with communications plans.
• Prepare and support executive spokespeople for media interviews, speaking engagements, thought leadership opportunities, and other external engagements.
• Support media relations by building media relationships, managing inquiries and interview requests, maintaining messaging discipline, and contributing to proactive engagement.
• Manage the company Media mailbox, coordinating and routing inquiries to appropriate teams and stakeholders.
• Lead the daily media monitoring program, assessing company, competitor, and industry coverage and sharing relevant insights and risks with stakeholders.
• 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, providing insights and recommendations.
• Support planning, scheduling, and publishing coordination across teams, agencies, and channels.
• Build relationships and serve as a communications partner across a matrixed organization.
• Manage priorities and concurrent projects, balancing strategic and tactical work while delivering high-quality execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and use AI and communications technology to enhance media reporting, monitoring, and reputation measurement.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives.
• Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support 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