Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Seagate Technology is a global producer of mass-capacity data storage. The Staff Program Manager of Corporate Communications will lead executive communications programs, develop earned media strategies, manage media relations and stakeholders, support executive spokespersons, and coordinate communications across corporate functions to strengthen the company’s brand and reputation in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement media relations strategies to enhance and protect the company's public image and brand
- Demonstrate established relationships with tech and business media outlets, journalists, and influencers
- Oversee the agency in the creation and distribution of brand messaging toolkits, press releases, tailored pitches, media kits, and other communication materials
- Support executive spokespersons for the company, handling media inquiries, in-market speakerships, social media platforms and media interviews
- Monitor and deliver media coverage and contribute to achieving PR team goal KPIs
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging across all communication channels
- Manage crisis communication and develop strategies to mitigate potential negative publicity
- Plan and execute media events, press conferences, and other public relations activities
- Stay updated on industry trends and media landscape to identify opportunities for positive coverage
Skills
- We are seeking a dynamic and experienced communications professional, with deep knowledge of the tier-one, business media landscape in the U.S. as well as a solid grasp of media relations strategies and a passion for bringing technology innovation stories to life
- * Experience supporting executive speaking opportunities and press interviews
- * Proven track record of successfully managing media relations and securing positive media coverage
- * Technology industry experience and/or expertise
- * Excellent, high quality written and verbal communication skills on tight deadlines
- * Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with media professionals
- * Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- * Crisis communication and corporate communications messaging development
- * Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field or equivalent experience
- * Extensive experience in media relations, corporate communications or public relations
- **Location**: Remote United States
- **Travel**: Up to 10%
Benefits
- Eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Short-and long-term disability
- 401(k)
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health savings account
- Dependent care and healthcare spending accounts
- Paid time off, including 12 holidays
- Flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy
- A minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave
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