Philanthropic Communications

GE Aerospace•Cincinnati, DC

About The Position

The Philanthropic Communications role is part of GE Aerospace’s Public Affairs team and its Philanthropy team. It tells the company’s philanthropic and community-impact story across the GE Aerospace Foundation, company giving, and employee volunteer efforts, carrying forward the GE Foundation’s legacy through the perspective of an aerospace company. The role focuses on STEM education, workforce training, disaster relief, and support for military and veteran families, developing and executing integrated communications about programs, partnerships, and people. It works closely with Corporate Communications, Government Relations, and global business partners. The position develops narratives and campaigns, creates written and event materials, supports media relations, and helps communicate with employees, partners, grantees, and communities. It also serves as a day-to-day communications partner to the Philanthropy team and manages agency partners and external vendors, ensuring communications align with GE Aerospace’s brand and compliance requirements. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least five years of relevant experience. The listed base pay range is $137,000–$170,000, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. The posting is expected to close November 10, 2026. Relocation assistance is provided. GE Aerospace describes its benefits as including healthcare and wellbeing programs, retirement savings and company contributions, tuition and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, insurance, and paid time off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Affairs, Marketing, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in communications, public affairs, corporate philanthropy communications, or related fields.

Nice To Haves

8–10 years of experience in communications, public affairs, corporate philanthropy communications, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience developing integrated communications plans across earned, owned, and social channels for corporate, nonprofit, or public-sector initiatives.
Strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to craft clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences and channels.
Experience planning and executing events such as press conferences, stakeholder events, and community engagements.
Experience managing agency partners and external vendors, including briefing, deliverable management, and performance evaluation.
Experience working across functions in a matrixed environment.
Comfort working globally and engaging with stakeholders across regions and cultures.
Prior experience in philanthropic communications, CSR, ESG, or community-impact storytelling.
Experience in or exposure to aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, or other industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a cohesive narrative for GE Aerospace’s philanthropic and community initiatives, including the GE Aerospace Foundation, company giving, and employee volunteer programs.
Create stories and events that communicate impact in STEM education, workforce training, disaster relief, and support for military and veteran families to diverse audiences.
Develop integrated communication plans for signature philanthropic efforts, including new Next Engineers locations and expansion of the Lifting Futures workforce training program.
Design and execute campaigns that may include earned media, owned content, social media, internal communications, and partner communications.
Plan and support press conferences, stakeholder dinners, and other events that showcase philanthropic initiatives and strengthen relationships in priority communities globally.
Coordinate event logistics and run-of-show with the Philanthropy team, Corporate Affairs, local leaders, and external partners.
Prepare event messaging materials, including talking points, speaker briefs, Q&As, and remarks for executives, community leaders, and partners.
Collaborate with global, regional, and functional teams to maintain consistent messaging and alignment with GE Aerospace priorities.
Oversee an agency partner in developing written materials such as press releases, media pitches, talking points, op-eds, blog posts, and social media content.
Work with media relations colleagues and agency partners to secure coverage that reinforces GE Aerospace’s role as a responsible, community-focused aerospace leader.
Monitor media and social coverage of philanthropic activities and identify opportunities to deepen engagement or correct misconceptions.
Develop messaging and communication toolkits for employees, leaders, and partners to share the philanthropic story.
Work with Employee Communications to highlight philanthropic and volunteer stories internally and encourage participation in signature programs.
Support communications for partners, grantees, and community organizations to align messaging and maximize joint impact.
Partner day to day with the Philanthropy team to shape positioning and launch plans for new programs or initiatives.
Manage agency partners and external vendors, including scoping work, providing briefs, and overseeing delivery against timelines and budgets.
Ensure philanthropic communications align with GE Aerospace’s brand, tone of voice, and compliance requirements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach
Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off for vacation or illness
Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
Relocation assistance
Professional development