Public Relations Manager (Chip Industry Experience Required) V - (B5)

Senior Public Relations Manager and Content Lead V (B5)

At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. As the world's #1 semiconductor and display equipment company, we have exciting stories to tell and we need help telling them! We are looking for an energetic person with a passion for storytelling to join our Public Relations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop external communications content for corporate programs and product launches
• Create unique and compelling story angles that align to strategic themes
• Generate stories and write content for the Applied Blog
• Conduct outreach to key technology and business press, and industry analysts
• Expand Applied's reach by fostering relationships with new reporters and influencers

Functional Knowledge

• At least 7 years' experience in PR, corporate communications and/or journalism
• Deep technical knowledge and strong writing skills are a must. Tech industry journalists and engineers with exceptional writing skills are encouraged to apply
• Ability to translate complex technologies into compelling stories for a variety of external audiences

Business Expertise

• Semiconductor or consumer technology industry expertise is a major plus

Leadership

• Provide guidance to team members with less experience; lead projects with minimal oversight
• Give direction to PR agency resources
• Represent the PR team in projects involving other departments, areas of the Company, and/or with the public

Problem Solving

• Strong decision making skills; ability to come up with creative solutions to challenges as they arise
• Creative thinker; takes a new perspective on existing solutions and processes

Impact

• Align PR content to business objectives, with a focus on driving desired outcomes
• Increase frequency of positive coverage of Applied in the media

Interpersonal Skills

• Energetic, motivated and passionate
• Creative thinker who can come up with clever ways to relate complex technology to broader industry themes such as IoT, AI, etc.
• Enjoys meeting people and working with multiple groups within the company
• Good sense of humor

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$140,000.00 - $192,500.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on a number of factors including location and level and will vary depending on confirmed job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.