Specialist, Public Relations and Media

Glendale, AZ (Hybrid)

$85K/yr – $100K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own media relations for a global building-tech brand, coordinating strategy, storytelling, and cross-functional execution to protect reputation and drive integrated PR impact.

  • Lead global media strategy, press materials, and awards storytelling that reach external and internal audiences.
  • Collaborate across the enterprise PR/Marketing teams to shape clear, integrated communications plans and test new ideas.
  • Monitor coverage and use AI-enabled tools to speed content creation, insights, and planning while guarding editorial integrity.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support development and execution of media relations strategies to protect and enhance Johnson Controls' reputation.
  • Collaborate with enterprise PR/Media team and cross-functional partners to shape strategies for global visibility in thermal management, energy efficiency, decarbonization.
  • Help create press releases, key messaging, toolkits, and omni-channel content.
  • Track awards, coordinate communications plans, and execute initiatives to advance corporate reputation.
  • Monitor media coverage and analyze public perception to inform strategic adjustments; manage media monitoring tools and report metrics.
  • Experiment with and apply AI-enabled tools to accelerate content creation, insights, and media planning while maintaining editorial rigor.
  • Liaise with third-party agencies to support PR activities and collaborate with enterprise team.
  • Monitor incoming media inquiries and support global PR cadence, content, and best practice sharing.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in PR and media relations.
  • Support key media events as needed.
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Johnson Controls

3.6 Glassdoor

At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Building on a proud history of 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering. Today, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry. Visit www.johnsoncontrols.com for more information.

Founded in 2015
Cork, County Cork, IRL
60K employees (1,669 in marketing)
64% recommend to a friend
69% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
710.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$47.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
49%
Direct
36.3%
Referral
12.1%
Social
1.4%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~59.8K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
898 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
18 years
Median Tenure
5.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
7

Funding

Total Funding
$1.6B
Last Raise
$250M
Post IPO Debt, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2024
    Post IPO Debt • $250M
  • Dec 2024
    Post IPO Debt • $525.6M
  • May 2024
    Post IPO Equity • $90M

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