Honda Aircraft Global Public Relations Specialist

What Makes a Honda, Is Who Makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.” We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! Job Purpose If you are looking for an exciting career in aviation PR with a leader in the Very Light Jet category, this role is for you. The Global Honda Aircraft Public Relations position 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. Key Accountabilities 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 facilitation, LinkedIn posts Plan and manage corporate media events, including major announcements, trade shows, media roundtables, and media tours Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field, or equivalent experience Minimum 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 Required Skills 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 What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice? Total Rewards 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) Career Growth Advancement Opportunities Career Mobility Education Reimbursement for Continued learning Training and Development Programs Additional Offerings Lifestyle Account Childcare Reimbursement Account Elder Care Support Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Wellbeing Program Community Service and Engagement Programs Product Programs Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. #J-18808-Ljbffr