Responsibilities

• Develop and execute company-wide communications and public relations strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries and press opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, industry publications, media outlets, and strategic partners within the aerospace and defense sectors.
• Draft press releases, executive statements, company announcements, talking points, and media materials.
• Support the CEO and executive leadership team with external visibility initiatives.
• Coordinate and manage conference participation, speaking engagements, panel opportunities, interviews, and industry events.
• Develop executive messaging, presentations, biographies, and keynote support materials.
• Identify strategic opportunities to elevate the company and executive presence within the aerospace industry.
• Manage relationships with external PR firms, marketing agencies, creative vendors, and consultants.
• Oversee agency deliverables, timelines, budgets, and performance metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• 5–10+ years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or executive communications.
• Prior experience within the aerospace, aviation, defense, or advanced technology industries is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with executive leadership teams and external stakeholders.
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• Proven experience managing outside PR, marketing, and creative agencies.
• Strong media relations experience and established press contacts are a plus.
• Exceptional writing, editing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience managing professional social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn and X.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic environment.

Preferred

• Experience supporting executive thought leadership initiatives.
• Familiarity with aerospace industry conferences, trade shows, and media outlets.
• Experience coordinating speaking engagements and executive appearances.
• Understanding of highly technical or engineering-driven organizations.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off