Public Relations Manager

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Buffalo, NY, USA
In-Office
150K-180K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Develop and execute external communications and PR strategy; assess existing messaging; build media relationships; draft press releases, statements, and talking points; establish scalable PR processes and templates; collaborate cross-functionally; manage rapid-response and crisis communications.
Summary Generated by Built In

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title:

Public Relations Manager

Reporting To:

Director, Internal Communications

Work Schedule:

Hybrid – Buffalo, NY

Moog’s Corporate Group is seeking an experienced and proactive Public Relations Manager to join us!

As Moog’s Public Relations Manager, you will support our external communication efforts by helping tell our story, strengthening our media presence, and establishing foundational public relations (PR) processes that work across a global, multi-business organization.

You will work a hybrid schedule at our East Aurora facility; therefore, you must live local to the Buffalo NY area.

To be considered for the Public Relations Manager role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

  • Typically, a bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or 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.

As the Public Relations Manager, your responsibilities will include:

  • 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.

How We Care For You:

  • Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program

  • Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

  • Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs

  • Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events and celebrations

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Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $150,000.00–$180,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits. 

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran 

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such 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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or closely related field.
  • Over eight (8) years of professional PR or communications experience.
  • Exposure to large or global organizations.
  • Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
  • 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.
  • Must live local to the Buffalo, NY area (hybrid role at East Aurora facility).
  • Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information (role requires access).
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The Company
HQ: East Aurora, NY
7,850 Employees
Year Founded: 1951

What We Do

We work on some of the world’s most exciting technical projects, creating products that challenge the limits of what’s possible, from cutting-edge medical technology to space vehicles. Our formula includes one simple, surprising low-tech element that makes us stand out from everyone else: Trust. We trust each other to work hard and do the right thing. We give people credit for their ideas. We take pride in sticking with a problem until it’s solved. We value you for who you are as much as what you can do. We enjoy what we do. And you can do it, too.

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