Responsibilities

• This role follows a hybrid schedule, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week
• Develop and execute external communications strategies aligned to business priorities and brand reputation goals.
• Write and manage a range of external communications materials, including press releases, key messages, media statements, case studies/testimonials, executive talking points, and other stakeholder-facing content.
• Lead proactive media outreach across trade, local, and business media to elevate brand visibility and secure positive coverage.
• Support media campaigns that strengthen awareness, credibility, and market positioning.
• Prepare leaders and designated spokespeople for media interviews, including briefing materials, message development, and interview preparation.
• Serve as a key partner in issues management by developing holding statements and supporting rapid, coordinated external responses when needed.
• Monitor media coverage, industry news, and emerging issues to identify risks, opportunities, and timely communications needs.
• Help translate business wins, customer success stories, and strategic milestones into compelling external narratives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, communications partners, and key external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7 + years of experience in external communications, public relations, and/or corporate communications

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field
• Experience in HVAC, building systems, or industrial/B2B industries
• Familiarity with media monitoring and analytics tools (e.g., Meltwater, Cision, Sprout)
• Experience developing communications for investors, government stakeholders, or industry influencers
• Experience supporting large-scale announcements (product launches, acquisitions, major initiatives)
• Strong presentation and advisory skills, with ability to influence senior leaders

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Wellness programs and voluntary benefits