Digital Communications Specialist

Title: Digital Communications Specialist 

Company: Samsung Research America (SRA)  

Lab: People Team 

Location: Mountain View, CA  

Position Summary: 

As a member of the People team, you will work cross-functionally and lead the communication with both internal and external stakeholders; devise specific communications materials and programs; engage in meetings with employees and other opinion formers; develop and create material supporting these programs. We're looking for great communicators who can distill complex issues and explain them in person, in words, simple blog posts, FAQs, video scripts and more. 
 
You will be working to support the Research R&D team at Samsung, focusing on our prototype products built for the customers, such as Home Hub, cameras, phones and so on. From media outreach and project management, to message and regular updates, you will provide daily communication support for our internal and external efforts. You will foster and maintain relationships with employees across business, and drive positive, impactful media coverage for our story. 
 
It's our job to help inform and educate users, partners, opinion leaders and our own employees about the benefits of being part of Samsung, our distinctive company culture/values and our approach to the big public policy issues of the day. We welcome people who has genuine curiosity, quick-witted, entrepreneurial and intellectually enough to join our family. To succeed here, you'll need to be a creative self-starter who is willing to try new things and can manage numerous projects with tight deadlines. Things happen quickly at Samsung, and to do great work you need to be an enthusiastic team player who can work cross-functionally and beyond. 
 
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communication, public relations or equivalent practical experience. 
• 5+ years of relevant public relations, media, marketing or communications experience. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working in or with consumer electronics, tech and business press, bloggers and influencers. 
• Demonstrated ability to work calmly and maintain good judgment in fast-paced, high-stress environments. 
• Ability to think, plan and execute on multiple projects simultaneously in an organized fashion. 
• Proven communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work with colleagues in multiple time zones and their differing cultural perspectives.

Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay range for roles at this level is $100,100 and $137,550, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well. 

Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 6 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 6 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more.  In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.