Specialist, Public Relations & Media

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team 

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.  Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away! 

What we offer: 

• Competitive salary

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time 

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

• On the job/cross training opportunities 

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment 

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy 

What you will do:

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 Public relations & Media team supporting Johnson Controls as it advances smart, healthy & sustainable buildings. 

Your passion for compelling storytelling, combined with attention to detail and ability to work across the organization will help to ensure long term results and success.

Working with the broader PR, Communications and Marketing teams, you will learn, participate and shape communications strategies and execution, while bringing new and innovative ideas to the table. 

How you will do it:

• Proactively identify opportunities to create new and reoccurring news moments, keeping abreast of current events and news cycles and business developments.

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

• Advance corporate reputation by supporting integrated communications efforts about Johnson Controls awards workstream, reaching audiences both external and internal to the company. Includes tracking of awards, developing communications plans and execution.

• Proactively monitor media coverage and regularly analyze public perception to inform strategic adjustments. Help manage suite of media monitoring tools and support regular metrics reporting to measure effectiveness of communications efforts.

• Interface with third-party agencies to support PR activities, working closely with enterprise team.

• Monitor incoming media inquiries.

• Support the global PR community cadence, content and outcomes, best practice sharing.

• 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 or 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, with the ability to convey complex ideas simply and effectively.

• 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 <10% annually

This is a hybrid role based at our Glendale, WI office. Requirement is to be in the the office 2-3 days per week.

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Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.