Manager, Public Relations

As our Manager, Public Relations you will play a central role in shaping how our company is represented externally, through media coverage, press releases, and executive thought leadership. We’re seeking a communications professional to help us take our media and public relations function to the next level - maintaining the rigor required for high-volume execution while modernizing our approach to messaging, outreach, and thought leadership.

This is a high-impact, high-output individual contributor role reporting to the Director of Marketing. You will bring both strong execution discipline and a strategic perspective, helping us expand our media presence, elevate our thought leadership, and support the pursuit of key growth programs.

Location: Ashburn, VA

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

Lead the drafting, review, and distribution of press releases across various topics, including product launches, business milestones, and contract wins, in close coordination with legal, compliance, and executive stakeholders. 

Develop and execute a proactive media relations strategy, cultivating strong relationships with traditional aerospace and defense media and broader tech, business, and national outlets. Seek earned media coverage through interviews, article placements, and commentary opportunities. 

Advance the company’s thought leadership by identifying relevant topics, coordinating with subject-matter experts, and securing speaking engagements, contributed content, and panel participation aligned to strategic pursuits. 

Partner with internal stakeholders and Corporate Communications on messaging strategy, crisis communications preparedness, and reputation management. Ensure all external messaging is consistent, timely, and aligned with business goals. 

Strategic Messaging Focus:

Collaborate with the business development team to ensure PR and messaging efforts support program pursuits and competitive positioning.

Tailor messaging to resonate with specific audiences, including government buyers, technical evaluators, industry influencers, and media.

Help shape narratives that strengthen our position in key market segments and reflect our value as a long-term partner to aerospace and defense customers.

What You Bring:

7+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or journalism; Aerospace and Defense industry experience strongly preferred.

Strong writing and editing skills, with a portfolio that demonstrates clarity, conciseness, and the ability to translate complex technical topics into compelling narratives.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and professionalism.

Strategic mindset with experience aligning messaging to business goals, program pursuits, and stakeholder expectations.

Familiarity with export regulations, sensitive government programs, and the communications constraints unique to the A&D industry is a plus.

Experience working with media distribution tools, media monitoring platforms, or external PR firms is preferred.

Confident working with senior executives and coordinating cross-functional input across business units.

What Does Success Look Like:

Press releases are consistently high quality, on-message, and delivered on time.

Our media presence expands beyond traditional trade publications to include more national, technology, and business outlets.

Key company narratives are consistently reflected in earned media coverage and aligned with major business development pursuits.

Subject-matter experts and executives are regularly featured in bylined articles, interviews, and speaking engagements at relevant industry events.

Internal teams see this role as a trusted advisor who brings strategic insight, strong execution, and collaborative energy to every initiative.

Who We Are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

We have been a publicly traded company for 95 years and our highly engineered, innovative products and services are recognized for their advanced technology and unsurpassed reliability.

Since 2021, we have increased our focus on collaboration and innovation, while leveraging the critical mass of One Curtiss-Wright across the enterprise, to identify and unlock new sources of value for our customers.

To learn more visit: Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Company

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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