Specialist, Public Relations and Media

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team
Johnson Controls is a global leader in thermal management, mission‑critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization. We help customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with precision and resilience in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and bonus plan

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care

On‑the‑job and cross‑training opportunities

Encouraging and collaborative team environment

Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What You Will Do
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Public Relations & Media, you will support the development and implementation of effective media relations strategies to protect and enhance the company’s reputation. You will work closely with an enterprise PR, Communications and Marketing team to shape communications strategies and bring new ideas to the table.

How You Will Do It

Support the enterprise PR team in the creation of press releases, key messaging, toolkits, and omni‑channel content.

Advance corporate reputation by supporting integrated communications about awards and recognition, including tracking of awards, developing communications plans, and execution.

Proactively monitor media coverage and analyze public perception to inform strategic adjustments. Help manage media monitoring tools and support regular metrics reporting to measure effectiveness.

Experiment with and apply AI‑enabled tools to accelerate content creation, insight generation, and media planning, maintaining editorial rigor and brand integrity.

Interface with third‑party agencies to support PR activities, working closely with the enterprise team.

Monitor incoming media inquiries.

Support the global PR community cadence, content, and outcomes, and share best practices.

Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in PR and media relations.

Support key media events as needed.

What We Look For

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.

Two years of experience in corporate communications or public relations agency experience, with a focus on media relations or executive communications.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, conveying complex ideas simply and effectively.

Comfort using AI and emerging technologies to enhance storytelling, accelerate workflows, and push creative boundaries, paired with strong editorial judgment.

Experience in the technology or building solutions industry. Global, B2B experience preferred.

Experience in media monitoring platforms and measurement.

Experience in Microsoft 365 applications.

Ability to travel as required (
Hiring salary range: $85,000–$100,000. Salary determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, internal equity, and market data. This position includes a competitive benefits package.

This will be a hybrid position at our Glendale, WI office.

During the hiring process, we may use technology‑assisted tools, including artificial intelligence, to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

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