Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an annual public relations roadmap aligned with corporate milestones, product cycles, trade shows, product launches, and other key initiatives.
• Set clear objectives, tactics, budgets, timelines, and measurable outcomes for each public relations program.
• Develop corporate and brand narratives that position Robinson as a mission-focused leader in civil and commercial aviation.
• Build and maintain relationships with aviation, manufacturing, business, and national broadcast journalists; secure coverage through proactive pitching and timely responses to media inquiries.
• Position company executives as industry resources through interviews, speaking engagements, contributed articles, and other thought-leadership opportunities.
• Write and edit press releases, media pitches, bylined articles, advertorials, newsletters, executive scripts, and other corporate communications in AP Style.
• Identify newsworthy developments across Robinson's operations and global network and turn technical information into accurate, accessible stories.
• Serve as the primary communications contact during high-pressure or crisis situations and coordinate clear, timely messaging for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with teams across the company to maintain consistent messaging across campaigns, platforms, and stakeholder communications.
• Track engagement, share of voice, sentiment, lead generation, and other relevant measures; report results to leadership and use post-project reviews to improve future programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• At least seven years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or marketing.
• Demonstrated success developing communications strategy and managing public relations programs from planning and budgeting through execution and reporting.
• Strong media relations experience, including journalist outreach, proactive pitching, interview coordination, and rapid response to media inquiries.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, including experience producing press releases, pitch letters, executive scripts, and feature articles in AP Style.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and strict deadlines while coordinating effectively across departments and external partners.
• Ability to work on-site in Torrance five days per week and travel occasionally to represent the company at community and industry events.

Preferred

• Experience in aerospace, defense, heavy manufacturing, business-to-business communications, or a public relations agency environment.
• Experience communicating within a regulated industry and translating technical specifications or operational achievements for general audiences.
• Experience working directly with a chief executive officer or other senior executives in a public relations capacity.
• A record of connecting communications programs to measurable corporate and brand growth objectives.

Benefits

• FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Robinson Helicopter Company offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week.
• Current benefits include medical plan options, including company-paid employee-only coverage under certain plans; dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life and accidental death insurance; optional supplemental life, accident, disability, hospitalization, cancer, and pet insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions; accrued personal paid time and company-paid holidays; tuition reimbursement for approved educational programs; direct deposit; and employee discount programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage is generally available beginning on the first day of employment.
• Eligibility for the 401(k) plan generally begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
• YEAR-END SHUTDOWN: Robinson Helicopter Company generally schedules a company shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day. The specific shutdown dates and pay treatment are established and communicated annually. Some shutdown days may be designated as company-paid holidays, while other days may require the use of accrued personal paid time or may be unpaid, depending on employment classification, available leave, and applicable company policy.
• Benefit eligibility, coverage, employee contributions, and other terms are governed by the applicable benefit plans and company policies and may change in accordance with applicable law.