Public Relations Manager

Public Relations Manager

Reporting to:
Director, Internal Communications.

Work schedule:

Hybrid – Buffalo, NY (must live locally).

• Assessment of Current Communications:
  Review Moog’s existing external communications and media presence to identify opportunities for clarity, consistency, and visibility.
• Design PR Strategy:
  Develop an external communications approach aligned with Moog’s business priorities and brand identity.
• Media Outreach:
  Build relationships with relevant journalists and outlets; pitch stories that highlight Moog’s people, products, and impact.
• Content Development:
  Draft press releases, media statements, talking points, and other external communications materials.
• PR Processes:
  Establish basic tools and templates for media outreach, approvals, and reporting that can scale across a large, complex organization.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with marketing, HR, and business units to ensure alignment across messaging and priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a closely related field.
• Over eight (8) years of professional PR or communications experience, ideally with exposure to large or global organizations.
• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry is a plus.
• Experience in rapid response planning, stakeholder management, and message control during high‑pressure situations.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with experience drafting press releases, statements, and external messaging.
• Proven ability to build and maintain media relationships.
• Experience contributing to, or leading PR strategy.
• Comfort working independently and exercising sound judgment in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• This position requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information.

• Compensation:
  Buffalo, NY $–$ annually.
• Profit sharing, 401(k) matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan).
• Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching, leadership development.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace with Employee Resource Groups and cultural events.

MOOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MOOG affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.