Public Relations Manager

Moog Open · verified Aug 15, 2026

Hybrid Buffalo Full-time Manager Public Relations

Mid-level Public Relations role at Moog. Buffalo · full-time · $150,000–$180,000 base.

SalaryStated by Moog

$150,000 – $180,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Review external communications and media coverage to find gaps in clarity, consistency, and reach
Build an external communications plan around business priorities and the company’s brand
Develop journalist relationships and pitch stories about Moog’s people, products, and impact
Write press releases, media statements, talking points, and other external materials
Create scalable outreach, approval, and reporting tools while aligning marketing, HR, and business units

What you bring

A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field
More than eight years of professional experience in public relations or communications, preferably with large or global organizations
Experience handling rapid-response plans, stakeholder coordination, and message consistency during high-pressure events
Strong writing, editing, media-relations, and public relations strategy experience
Independence, sound judgment, and strong organization when managing competing priorities in a complex environment

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you can shape external communications, build media connections, and use sound judgment in a complex, matrixed organization. The job is hybrid at Moog’s East Aurora facility, so you must live in the Buffalo, New York area. You’ll also work with information subject to U.S. export controls.

From the employer

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

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.

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