Sr. Principal Public Relations Representative

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company-paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Sr. Principal Public Relations Representative to join a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space.

The role focuses on shaping strategic media relations, communications planning, and translating complex tech topics into clear external messaging for a wide audience. You will collaborate with subject matter experts, media contacts, and internal stakeholders to deliver timely communications in a regulated, fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience or a Master’s degree with 6 years in communications, public affairs, or media.
• Experience in media monitoring and metrics applications.
• Proven track record in developing strategic media and communication campaigns.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Experience in a large, matrixed organization, preferably with U.S. Government exposure.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with media professionals to execute strategic media relations.
• Prepare company experts for media interactions and interviews.
• Share metrics on communications efforts to evolve strategies.
• Monitor industry news and flag relevant trends.
• Build and maintain relationships with aerospace and defense journalists.

Skills

Media relations

Communications planning

Strategic messaging

Stakeholder collaboration

Public affairs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/public affairs or related field

Master’s degree in communications/public affairs or related field

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Metrics dashboards

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. Principal Public Relations Representative to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space.
This role will shape and execute strategic public relations efforts that strengthen the organization's visibility and reputation. The position is focused on media relations, communications planning, and translating complex business and technical topics into clear external messaging. You will work closely with subject matter experts, media contacts, and internal stakeholders to support timely, effective communications in a highly regulated and fast-moving industry.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $106,800 – $160,200 annually

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with media professionals to execute strategic media relations
• Prepare company experts for media interactions and interviews
• Share metrics on communications efforts to evolve strategies
• Monitor industry news and flag relevant trends
• Build and maintain relationships with aerospace and defense journalists

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience or a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience in communications, public affairs, or media
• Experience in media monitoring and metrics applications
• Proven track record in developing strategic media and communication campaigns
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Experience in a large, matrixed organization, preferably with U.S. Government exposure

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.