Lenovo
Global External Communications, Senior Specialist
Lenovo, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Req # WD00087992
Career area: Marketing
Country/Region: United States of America
State: Illinois
City: Chicago
Date: Monday, September 8, 2025
Working time: Full-time
Additional Locations : United States of America - Illinois - Chicago
Description and Requirements Reporting to the Global Public Relations Sr. Manager, the Global Public Relations Sr. Specialist will be responsible for supporting the development of key press materials, core project workbacks, managing daily monitoring and reporting alongside agency partners and supporting global product launch executions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Involvement in every aspect of launch planning, for ideation, to planning, to execution of both virtual and in person launch moments.
Own core project management tasks like the development, alignment and tracking of workbacks, and material alignments with key stakeholders
Develop written PR materials (press releases, Q&As, messaging documents) for product launches
Work with agency partners to manage coverage tracking for daily and monthly reporting; ongoing and at key product launch moments
Liaise and collaborate with team members across the globe to understand the needs of each market
Recommend new areas and angles to stimulate awareness of Motorola globally
Bring new ideas and a fresh perspective to the team and our way of working
Effectively communicate and collaborate with other departments within Motorola for maximum impact
Think creatively and identify new opportunities for the team
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing or Communications or equivalent experience
At least 5 years of experience working in PR or communications; PR agency experience preferred
Ability to travel globally, if needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong written skills; able to write concise, engaging and informative copy
Strong understanding of media landscape/evolving communications environment
Strong oral communication skills; willing and able to speak up in meetings (internal and external) and ability to hold conversation with media
Strong project management skills; detail oriented with time management skills
Strong problem solving skills coupled with analytical abilities
Experience with earned media reporting and competitive research
Flexibility; we are always moving so quickly and efficiently, this person needs to be comfortable with switching directions quickly
Must consume the media on a daily basis and be up-to-speed on current events
An interest and understanding of the tech landscape
The base salary budgeted range for this position is $90K. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission.
Lenovo's various benefits can be found on www.lenovobenefits.com.
Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
Additional Locations
United States of America - Illinois - Chicago
United States of America
United States of America - Illinois
United States of America - Illinois - Chicago
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Career area: Marketing
Country/Region: United States of America
State: Illinois
City: Chicago
Date: Monday, September 8, 2025
Working time: Full-time
Additional Locations : United States of America - Illinois - Chicago
Description and Requirements Reporting to the Global Public Relations Sr. Manager, the Global Public Relations Sr. Specialist will be responsible for supporting the development of key press materials, core project workbacks, managing daily monitoring and reporting alongside agency partners and supporting global product launch executions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Involvement in every aspect of launch planning, for ideation, to planning, to execution of both virtual and in person launch moments.
Own core project management tasks like the development, alignment and tracking of workbacks, and material alignments with key stakeholders
Develop written PR materials (press releases, Q&As, messaging documents) for product launches
Work with agency partners to manage coverage tracking for daily and monthly reporting; ongoing and at key product launch moments
Liaise and collaborate with team members across the globe to understand the needs of each market
Recommend new areas and angles to stimulate awareness of Motorola globally
Bring new ideas and a fresh perspective to the team and our way of working
Effectively communicate and collaborate with other departments within Motorola for maximum impact
Think creatively and identify new opportunities for the team
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing or Communications or equivalent experience
At least 5 years of experience working in PR or communications; PR agency experience preferred
Ability to travel globally, if needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong written skills; able to write concise, engaging and informative copy
Strong understanding of media landscape/evolving communications environment
Strong oral communication skills; willing and able to speak up in meetings (internal and external) and ability to hold conversation with media
Strong project management skills; detail oriented with time management skills
Strong problem solving skills coupled with analytical abilities
Experience with earned media reporting and competitive research
Flexibility; we are always moving so quickly and efficiently, this person needs to be comfortable with switching directions quickly
Must consume the media on a daily basis and be up-to-speed on current events
An interest and understanding of the tech landscape
The base salary budgeted range for this position is $90K. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission.
Lenovo's various benefits can be found on www.lenovobenefits.com.
Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
Additional Locations
United States of America - Illinois - Chicago
United States of America
United States of America - Illinois
United States of America - Illinois - Chicago
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