Honda Aircraft Global Public Relations Specialist

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. • Greensboro, NC

10d

About The Position

If you are looking for an exciting career in aviation PR with a leader in the Very Light Jet category, this job is for you. The Global Honda Aircraft Public Relations role is a key leadership position responsible for developing and executing strategies that enhance positive global brand recognition for Honda Aircraft through external communications. This role involves daily engagement with global business, aviation, and technology/lifestyle media, communicating the company’s business direction, product offerings, sales initiatives, market expansion strategies, and competitive advantages.
This position operates in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and often requires urgent and accurate responses during crises to protect the company’s brand image. The Global Honda Aircraft Public Relations professional must provide strategic recommendations and counsel to company executives regarding public responses to sensitive situations.
Additionally, the role serves as a liaison between the sales, product, engineering and manufacturing teams within Honda Aircraft in the U.S. and Honda regions globally, helping to develop comprehensive communication strategies that increase Honda Aircraft awareness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 10–12 years of professional experience in public relations.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in aviation or a related field.
• Strong understanding of aviation industries.
• Strong media relations and public speaking skills
• Ability to clearly articulate commuter jet and/or light jet technical functionality and attributes
• Ability to develop comprehensive communications plans
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively during crises
• Understanding of regulatory environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong writing and editing skills for press materials and executive communications
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Creative, innovative, and team-oriented mindset
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Lead global media relations activities, including timely response to business, aviation, and technology/lifestyle media inquiries, while serving as company spokesperson
• Coordinate message development with internal stakeholders and proactively pitch story ideas aligned with business objectives
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with national and aviation media
• Collaborate with Corporate, Product PR, sustainability, and related teams to identify storytelling opportunities
• Develop and execute comprehensive media relations plans to support product launches and ongoing initiatives
• Serve as communications lead between the sales, product, and manufacturing teams within Honda Aircraft in the U.S. and Honda regions globally to increase Honda Aircraft positive earned media coverage.
• Manage asset development in partnership with internal Creative Services and develop strategic deployment plans for external stakeholders
• Support executive communications, including speech writing, Q&A development, interviews, and LinkedIn posts
• Provide strategic counsel to executives on communications issues and sensitive matters
• Support external executive communications through speech writing, Q&As, interview faciliation, LinkedIn posts
• Plan and manage corporate media events, including major announcements, trade shows, media roundtables, and media tours

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
• Training and Development Programs
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level