What you will do:

As Media and PR Manager you will play an integral role in the development and implementation of effective media relations strategies to support business growth and protect and enhance the company’s reputation across the EMEA region. You will focus primarily on Johnson Controls‘ strategic growth areas as they relate to the EMEA business, and in the core markets of the UK & Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the UAE. You will work with senior leaders and subject matter experts, to support the company as it advances its leadership in smart, healthy & sustainable buildings.

Your passion for compelling storytelling, combined with attention to detail and comfort influencing across the EMEA organization will help to ensure long-term results and success.

Working with the wider PR, Communications and Marketing teams – both in the region and globally, you will lead and continually evaluate communication strategies, while bringing new and innovative ideas to the table.

How you will do it:

• Develop EMEA PR strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Proactively identify opportunities to create new and reoccurring news moments, keeping abreast of current events, news cycles and business developments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the EMEA business to mine for stories relevant to regional as well as global audiences.
• Draft press releases, media pitches, key messaging, briefing documents, toolkits, etc., working with country-level MarComs leads and PR agencies to roll out content in a synchronized manner where necessary.
• Elevate the profile of Johnson Controls in the region using the voice of the EMEA president with media interviews, speaking opportunities, commentary, LinkedIn thought leadership, and more.
• Act as point of contact for media during potential business issues in the region, aligning strategy and statements with global and regional stakeholders as appropriate.
• Ensure penetration of key initiatives / key messages across the region, supporting the country-level PR community and agencies and ensuring they are informed ahead of upcoming announcements and business developments; sharing best practice content where appropriate.
• Proactively monitor media coverage through insights from country PR agencies and the company’s media monitoring platform, regularly analyzing results to inform strategic adjustments. Create a PR reporting approach for EMEA leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with key media contacts and journalists.
• Support key media events taking place in the region, as needed.

What we look for:

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism, or a related field.
• Proven experience in corporate communications or public relations, with a focus on media relations or executive communications.
• Ability to work in a multi-national, matrix organization.
• Experience in Microsoft 365 applications
• Fluent English language with excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with external audiences and internal teams, with the ability to convey complex ideas simply and effectively.
• Ability to understand how the media works and establish relationships with key media contacts and outlets.
• Ability to think critically and adapt to changing situations while maintaining composure.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and a commitment to exceeding customer expectations
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals and objectives related to customer satisfaction
• Ability to travel as required <10% annually

Preferred

• Global B2B experience in the technology, sustainability or building solutions industry.
• German language skills.