Manager, Commercial Public Relations (Hybrid)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. The following position is to join our RTX Corporate Public Relations Team: 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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

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!