Manager, Commercial Public Relations (Remote)

UTCT1: Corp – CT – Remote Remote Location, Remote City, CT, 06101 USA
Position Role Type:

Remote
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
Security Clearance:

None/Not Required
RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate Public Relations Team:

RTX is looking for a Manager, Commercial Public Relations to join our Corporate Public Relations team. In this role you will be responsible for supporting public relations activities within the Pratt & Whitney commercial portfolio, including but not limited to the Commercial Engines, Aftermarket and Pratt & Whitney Canada businesses. You will be engaging with and pitching relevant members of the media, developing new relationships with reporters, identifying new story ideas and drafting briefing documents and press releases. You will be responsible for securing strategic and thoughtful earned media, ensuring that critical business and campaign messages are properly communicated with the right outlets.

What You Will Do:

Support Pratt & Whitney commercial PR campaigns, including but not limited to commercial engines, next-gen technologies and Pratt & Whitney Canada (general aviation, business aviation, regional aviation, helicopters)
Manage local media inbounds and interviews in the Hartford, CT area (Pratt & Whitney’s headquarters)
Maintain and develop relationships with relevant members of the local and aviation trade media.
Continuously monitor the news cycle and report significant media risks and opportunities to the PR team and relevant leaders
Connect the dots across RTX business units and campaigns to tell a larger, holistic RTX story as part of a strategic PR plan
Draft press releases, briefing documents, media coverage reports for relevant businesses and campaigns.
Own the validation process for press releases across the Pratt & Whitney commercial engine portfolio
Project management/collaboration ensuring all projects are delivered on-time, within scope
Take a data-driven approach and collaborate with our analytics team to develop meaningful metrics. Leverage analytics to improve ROI on recommended channel efforts.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position
Extensive experience in commercial aviation and communications, with exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing directions under tight deadlines.
Strong executive presence, demonstrated success in cross-functional teams, and effective engagement with employees, leadership, and external organizations.
Expertise in communications and marketing analysis, including data-driven strategies, with a solid understanding of Associated Press writing style.
Qualifications We Prefer:

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in Communications or Public Relations
Experience working in a deadline-driven environment
Self-starter with a natural curiosity to investigate details and drive deliverables to completion
Adept at building relationships in a remote environment
French language abilities are a plus
Candidates located in East Hartford, CT or Washington, DC.
What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

Adoption Assistance

Autism Benefit

Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role:

REMOTE: This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD – 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.