Responsibilities

• Lead global media relations activities, including timely response to business, aviation, and technology/lifestyle media inquiries, while serving as company spokesperson
• Coordinate message development with internal stakeholders and proactively pitch story ideas aligned with business objectives
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with national and aviation media
• Collaborate with Corporate, Product PR, sustainability, and related teams to identify storytelling opportunities
• Develop and execute comprehensive media relations plans to support product launches and ongoing initiatives
• Serve as communications lead between the sales, product, and manufacturing teams within Honda Aircraft in the U.S. and Honda regions globally to increase Honda Aircraft positive earned media coverage
• Manage asset development in partnership with internal Creative Services and develop strategic deployment plans for external stakeholders
• Support executive communications, including speech writing, Q&A development, interviews, and LinkedIn posts
• Provide strategic counsel to executives on communications issues and sensitive matters
• Support external executive communications through speech writing, Q&As, interview facilitation, LinkedIn posts
• Plan and manage corporate media events, including major announcements, trade shows, media roundtables, and media tours

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 10–12 years of professional experience in public relations.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in aviation or a related field.
• Strong understanding of aviation industries.
• Strong media relations and public speaking skills
• Ability to clearly articulate commuter jet and/or light jet technical functionality and attributes
• Ability to develop comprehensive communications plans
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively during crises
• Understanding of regulatory environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong writing and editing skills for press materials and executive communications
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Creative, innovative, and team-oriented mindset
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
• Training and Development Programs
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs