Job Description
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Public Relations Manager for a direct opportunity in Torrance, CA.
Client is offering salary increases twice a year. Comprehensive group health plans including medical EPO, PPO and High Deductible Health Plans with Health Savings Account, dental, vision and other supplemental plans which begin on the day you begin employment with Client. Supplemental Plans include Voluntary Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Client offers a competitive 401k Plan.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in corporate communications, PR, or marketing-ideally within aerospace, defense, or heavy manufacturing.
Writing Mastery: Proven ability to craft press releases, pitch letters, and feature articles with a strong command of AP Style.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines.
Presence: Willingness to attend industry events and travel occasionally to represent the brand.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive annual PR roadmap that aligns with
- Client's corporate milestones and product cycles.
- Define clear, high-level objectives for every initiative, identifying the specific tactics (media outreach, events, digital content) required to achieve them.
- Establish measurable targets for every project, such as share of voice, sentiment shifts, or lead generation, ensuring all PR spend is tied to a quantifiable business outcome.
- Own the end-to-end management of PR projects, from initial concept and budgeting to final reporting and retrospective analysis.
- Develop and execute a brand narrative that positions
- Client as a mission-focused industry leader.
- Maintain total brand consistency across all platforms, campaigns, and stakeholder touchpoints.
- Cultivate and leverage relationships with key journalists in aviation, manufacturing, and business media.
Secure high-impact coverage through proactive pitching and reactive media management.
- Position client executives as industry thought leaders through speaking engagements and interviews.
- Produce high-quality press releases, bylined articles, advertorials, newsletters, and executive scripts.
- Storytelling: Identify what is "newsworthy" within our hangars and translate complex engineering feats into compelling stories.
- Maintain rigorous AP Style standards and provide expert editing for all corporate communications.
- Act as the primary point of contact for messaging in high-pressure or crisis situations.
- Deliver clear, accurate, and rapid communication to stakeholders while maintaining day-to-day operations.
- Define and track KPIs for all PR and marketing initiatives.
- Report data-driven insights to leadership to optimize strategies and support business funding milestones.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- Direct experience navigating the regulatory environments of the aerospace and defense sectors.
- A "hands-on" proactive work ethic; you are someone who enjoys "doing" as much as "planning."
- Strategic mindset with the ability to translate technical specs into accessible, exciting content.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Accredited Bachelor's degree in PR, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
WORK HOURS:
Job Tags
Full time, Shift work