Aviation Public Relations & Communications Lead

Robinson Helicopter Company; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Robinson Helicopter Company is seeking a Public Relations Manager to develop and execute communications strategies that support corporate priorities, product launches, major trade shows, and business growth. Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing and Communications, this role shapes Robinson's corporate narrative and engages national media.

The position leads PR initiatives across departments and external partners, with a focus on AP Style writing, media relations, and crisis

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong media relations, including journalist outreach, proactive pitching, interview coordination, and rapid response to media inquiries.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, including AP Style proficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while coordinating effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an annual PR 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.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Writing & editing

Project management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, marketing, or a related field

Job description

Robinson Helicopter Company is seeking a Public Relations Manager to develop and execute communications strategies that support corporate priorities, product launches, major trade shows, and business growth. Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing and Communications, this role shapes Robinson's corporate narrative and engages national media.

The position leads PR initiatives across departments and external partners, with a focus on AP Style writing, media relations, and crisis