Job Description Summary
The GE Aerospace Research Employee & Site Communications Leader is a key member of the center’s Communications team, responsible for leading employee and site communications at the GE Aerospace Research Center. This role includes supporting executive communications for the General Manager & Senior Executive Director. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with a blend of creative passion, curiosity, and exceptional writing and organizational skills. This position will also play a critical role in supporting the growing importance of the onsite experience at Niskayuna and ensuring alignment with the broader communications strategy.
Job Description
Employee Communications:
- Develop and implement an internal communications strategy to engage employees
- Manage the internal communications editorial calendar and platforms
- Lead employee engagement campaigns (e.g. Engineering Week, Pi Day)
- Collaborate with GE Aerospace’s Corporate Affairs team to amplify company-wide initiatives (e.g. Engagement Survey)
Executive Communications
- Create and execute an internal communications plan for the General Manager & Senior Executive Director of the research center, under the supervision of the Head of GE Aerospace Research Communications
- Draft, edit, and curate all-employee communications from the GM & Senior Director
- Support research center all-employee meetings
- Support annual kick-off and strategy meetings
Site Communications
- Serve as the primary Communications contact for all EHS, Facilities, and Security communications need
- Partner with site teams to develop standard work for clear and efficient communications
Communications Operations
- Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver communications using Mail Chimp, Staffbase, and Jetway
- Conduct quarterly metrics analysis and provide actionable insights to improve communications effectiveness
- Ensure compliance with company policies and standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, English, Journalism, or a related field (preferred)
- Experience working in a highly technical environment or with technical subject matter
- Exceptional written communications skills
- Proven experience working closely with senior executives
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a related role, ideally with a large industrial or research organization (preferred)
Desired Characteristics
- Proactive and self-motivated with a strong ability to prioritize and act independently
- Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate across teams
- Experienced in event planning and execution
- Strong project management skills with attention to detail
The base pay range for this position is 130,000 - 240,000 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. This posting is expected to close on November 10, 2025
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (
i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
