Role Description
We are looking for an energetic and strategic Public Relations Specialist with a
strong background in telecommunications to build and maintain a positive public
image for our brand. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Marketing, you
will bridge public relations with overall marketing strategy - executing earned
media campaigns, shaping core brand narratives, managing media inquiries, and
driving integrated awareness initiatives across target B2B and telecom markets.
Location
Remote – this position is 100% remote, ET or CT time zone preferred.
What you will be doing:
Key Responsibilities
Telecom Media Relations & Pitching: Build and maintain active relationships with
key telecommunications, broadband, tech, and business journalists; draft
targeted pitches to secure high-impact earned media coverage in trade and tier-1
publications.
Marketing Alignment & PR Strategy: Collaborate closely with the VP of Marketing
to align external communications, network product launches, and executive
positioning with broader company growth goals.
Press Materials & Technical Storytelling: Draft press releases, media kits,
white paper summaries, executive Q&As, and briefing documents that translate
complex telecom infrastructure concepts into compelling narratives.
Inbound Media & Spokesperson Prep: Serve as the primary frontline contact for
media inquiries, vetting opportunities and preparing executives and technical
SMEs prior to interviews and panel appearances.
Tradeshow & Event Publicity: Support PR and media engagement surrounding major
industry trade shows, product announcements, and executive speaking
opportunities.
Media Monitoring & Sentiment Analysis: Track media mentions across telecom and
technology outlets, monitor industry developments, and report coverage metrics
and ROI directly to marketing leadership.
Crisis & Reputation Support: Assist marketing leadership in monitoring emerging
issues, technical outages, or market shifts to execute swift, aligned crisis
responses.
What you should have:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in public relations, Communications, Marketing,
Journalism, or a related field.
Experience: 3–5 years of dedicated public relations experience (agency or
in-house), with at least 2 years focused specifically in the telecommunications,
broadband, networking, or tech infrastructure sectors.
Media Network: Proven track record of pitching and securing coverage in key
telecommunications and technology trade publications.
Communication Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, and AP Style editing skills,
with a demonstrated ability to turn complex technical topics into clear,
persuasive stories.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively alongside product
marketing, technical subject matter experts, and executive leadership.
Familiarity with PR databases and media intelligence tools (e.g., Cision, Muck
Rack, Meltwater).
Understanding of integrated marketing strategies, including SEO, digital PR, and
account-based marketing (ABM).
Experience with crisis communications or issues management in telecom or tech
environments.
Travel
This position requires approximately 10% travel.
Pay & Benefits
For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $117,000 - $127,000.
The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market,
location, and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the
interview process.
Diversity, Equality, and & Inclusion at Harmonic Inc
At Harmonic, we believe that building and nurturing a global team with diverse
backgrounds and voices is critical to our success. Together, we achieve
excellence through creativity and innovation, build relationships based on
integrity and mutual respect, and deliver the highest quality in every aspect of
our business for the benefit of our employees, business partners and
shareholders.
Additional Equal Opportunity statement:
Harmonic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment regardless of gender, race, color, national origin,
ancestry, citizenship, religion, age, physical or mental disability, medical
condition, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity
or gender expression, veteran status, or marital status, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, we will
provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Additionally, we will make reasonable accommodation to assist a person with a
disability in the application process. If you need an accommodation in order to
apply for a position, please contact hrhelp.nam@harmonicinc.com
[hrhelp.nam@harmonicinc.com]
For more information, please see links below:
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Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in virtualized broadband
solutions, is transforming multi-gigabit connectivity. The company’s
industry-leading cOS™ virtualized broadband platform, suite of solutions for
fiber and DOCSIS, and a growing portfolio of AI-powered network intelligence
solutions, enable broadband service providers to simplify operations, deliver
exceptional subscriber experiences and expand revenue streams. With thousands of
vCMTS servers and hundreds of thousands of RPDs deployed globally, Harmonic
powers next-generation broadband services with five-nines reliability. Anchored
with a customer-first approach and driven by a legacy of innovation, Harmonic
supports broadband service providers at every stage of their network evolution.
More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com.