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Mindlance

Manager, Public Relations Job at Mindlance in San Diego

Mindlance, San Diego, CA, US, 92189

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Top 5 Required Skills (These are not preferred skills. If the candidate does not have these required skills, they will be rejected completely)
1. Media Relations
2. Messaging, Narrative & Story Development
3. Strategic Planning, Content Strategy & Creation and Executing PR Campaigns
4. Comprehension of Tech Concepts and Trends
5. Stakeholder Engagement and Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technologies: What does this temp must know to perform the required job duties (These are not preferred technologies - If they do not have these technologies they will be rejected completely)

Microsoft Office programs (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) or similar

Required Education:

Required Years of Experience

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of Public Relations or related work experience.
OR
Associate's degree and 7+ years of Public Relations or related work experience.

*Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master's = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

Key Words:

Communications, Public Relations, PR, Marketing, Media Relations, Product Communications, External Communications, Storytelling, Company Storytelling, Communication Strategy, Strategic Communications, Executive Engagement, Program Management, Project Management, Thought Leadership, PR Campaign Management

Job Description:
Job Overview:
Technologies is looking for a tech-savvy, self-motivated communications professional to support Product Communications at the Company, working closely with the Global Marketing team to drive communications efforts across our growth businesses. This role will be central to shaping and executing communications strategies that elevate leadership in high-performance, low-power computing platforms and technologies in areas such as AI and the data center.
The individual will be responsible for:
• Develop and execute integrated communications plans for product launches, industry events, and strategic initiatives
• Serve as the primary liaison with PR agencies, overseeing deliverables, reporting, and media outreach
• Collaborate with product marketing, product management, and global PR teams to align messaging and strategy
• Build and maintain relationships with North America press
• Monitor media trends and proactively identify opportunities for to engage in the news cycles
• Maintain a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration with agency team members and across marketing and communications teams

This is an office-based position located in San Diego, CA. Remote employees will be considered but San Diego is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related work experience.
OR
Associate's degree and 7+ years of Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related work experience.
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent and 9+ years of Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related work experience.

*Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master's = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
o 7+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or product marketing, preferably in the tech sector
o Proven track record of managing media relations and agency partnerships
o Strong writing and storytelling skills, with experience crafting press materials, FAQs, and executive messaging
o Ability to navigate complex technical topics and translate them into compelling narratives
o Experience with influencer marketing and analyst relations is a plus
o Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment and works well with others
• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Business or Technology/Engineering or related field
• Basic computer software skills including with Microsoft Office programs (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, or related field.
• 6+ years of Public Relations or related work experience in a high-tech product company.
• 2+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Sr Director level and above).
• 2+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
• 2+ years in a leadership role with or without direct reports.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities no standard job description text
Level of Responsibility:
• Provides supervision to direct reports.
• Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information. May require negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Develops and administers budgets, schedules, and performance standards for functional area within the prescribed budgetary objectives of the department.
• Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to make key decisions).
• Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.