Communications & Public Relations Specialist

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of public relations and communications strategies that build brand visibility, support company objectives, and strengthen Trane Technologies’ reputation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support thought leadership programs, media engagement and strategic communications initiatives that position Trane Technologies and its leaders prominently in the market.
• Create, edit and manage a range of communications materials, including 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 helping develop messaging and communications materials, monitoring emerging risks and media coverage, coordinating cross-functional response activities, and assisting with the execution of related communications plans.
• Help prepare and support executive spokespeople for media interviews, speaking engagements, thought leadership opportunities and other high-visibility external engagements.
• Support media relations activities by building and maintaining key media relationships, helping manage media inquiries, coordinating interview requests, maintaining strong messaging discipline and contributing to proactive media engagement efforts.
• Help manage the company Media mailbox, ensuring timely responses, coordination and routing of media inquiries to the appropriate teams and stakeholders.
• Help lead the daily media monitoring program by assessing company, competitor and industry coverage; identifying relevant insights and risks; and sharing actionable updates with internal stakeholders.
• Lead the Trane Technologies awards program, including maintaining the awards calendar, coordinating and supporting award submissions, promoting awards won, and managing award-related licensing.
• Help track communications activities, project status, metrics and deliverables using available project management tools to support visibility, collaboration, operational efficiency and strong cross-functional project management.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in communications/public relations, ideally within B2B brands.
• Proven success in developing and executing PR programs within a global corporate environment.
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation abilities.
• Hands-on experience managing media relations, including building reporter relationships, pitching stories, and supporting spokespersons.
• Strong ability to partner, consult, and influence stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Effective balance of strategic thinking and practical execution to drive change and achieve results.
• Strong presentation skills for communicating complex information to various audiences.
• Proficiency in standard computer applications (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Creative and operational mindset with strong organizational, analytical, time-management, and project management skills.
• Ability to think critically, establish strategic plans, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet strict deadlines.

Preferred

• growth mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and a bias for action
• Demonstrated experience using AI and digital communications tools to streamline workflows, enhance content and reporting processes, and improve the measurement and effectiveness of communications programs.
• Strong business acumen and proven leadership skills.

Benefits

• Thrive At Work And At Home
• - Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• - Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• - Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• - 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
• - Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations