• Job Description

  Req#: 01684052

  Date Posted:

  2024-03-12

  Country:

  United States of America

  Location:

  RVA99: RTN Remote, Virginia

  Position Role Type:

  Remote

  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.

  To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.

  The following position is to join our RTX Communications team:

  Senior Manager, Public Relations

  We’re looking for a highly motivated and collaborative communications professional to join our RTX defense public relations team to support media relations for all strategic business units and communications campaigns.

  This person will be responsible for engaging with members of the media, developing new relationships with reporters, identifying story ideas, drafting op-eds and press releases, supporting the development of program-related messaging, and managing public response to crises.

  The ideal candidate is a creative, driven and enthusiastic communicator who is experienced in strategic media relations and is a strong writer.

  Primary Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and develop relationships with relevant members of the media.
  • Identify opportunities where we can share high-level business stories with the press.
  • Come up with new ways, visual or written, to share our message with the press.
  • Draft press releases, op-eds and other written materials.
  • Lead communications-related projects and ensuring all output are delivered on-time, within scope and budget.
  • Take a data-driven approach and collaborate with our analytics team to develop meaningful metrics. Leverage analytics to improve ROI on recommended channel efforts.
  • Identify opportunities for visual storytelling to help bring messaging alive in video, presentations, and through imagery.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  Required Qualifications:

  • A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience in Communications or Public Relations
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and social communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail and a sense of urgency, strong work ethic, and positive attitude
  • Ability to adapt tone and style of communications to suit different specialized and general audiences
  • Strong executive presence and experience with executive coaching/counsel
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interface with all levels of employees, leadership, and external organizations
  • Demonstrated success working effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time and resources, organize, and prioritize work across multiple projects, and work within tight deadlines
  • Communications and marketing analysis, including the ability to use data for impact
  • Demonstrated agility and adaptability to changes in direction
  • Proven ability to balance and deliver on multiple projects
  • Strong understanding of Associated Press writing style
  • Travel Required: 25%

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Journalism, marketing or defense industry PR experience
  • Experience working in a deadline-driven environment
  • Agile, adaptable to changes in direction
  • Self-starter with a natural curiosity to investigate details and drive deliverables to completion
  • Knowledge of, and experience in, the aerospace and defense industry
  • Adept at building relationships in a remote environment

  Please include a writing sample with your application.

  What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

  The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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• About the company

  Raytheon Technologies is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense.

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