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Honda Aircraft Global Public Relations Specialist

Honda South Carolina Manufacturing, Greensboro, NC, United States


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 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 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.

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

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

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

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.

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