Overview
The Public Relations Specialist will report directly to the Senior Public Relations Manager, North America. This role supports NA media relations with a strong focus on consumer technology and business media, driving both proactive "always-on" storytelling and evergreen outreach to build awareness of Motorola's brand, products, innovations, and leadership. The ideal candidate is media-savvy, highly collaborative, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, launch-driven environment -- bringing fresh ideas, strong executional skills, and a deep understanding of the evolving media landscape. Responsibilities
Support the ideation, execution, and evaluation of consumer technology and business PR campaigns Participate across the full campaign lifecycle, from strategy development through execution-planning, pitching, securing, and measuring media coverage Identify, develop, and pitch compelling story opportunities that spotlight Motorola's products, innovations, and executives Maintain a strong understanding of the North American media landscape and the evolving communications environment Recommend new story angles, outlets, and approaches to drive sustained awareness and relevance for Motorola Build and maintain day-to-day relationships with media across tech, business, lifestyle, and broadcast outlets Serve as a key point of contact for inbound media and influencer inquiries, partnering closely with global PR teams Collaborate with internal Motorola stakeholders to support product launches, including media outreach, event planning support, scheduling, and tactical pitching Assist in preparing senior leaders for media interviews, events, and speaking engagements Track, analyze, and report on media coverage and campaign performance Bring new ideas, creative thinking, and a fresh perspective to how the PR team operates and evolves Basic Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of media relations experience, either in-house or at a PR agency Bachelor's degree required PR agency experience strongly preferred Experience working with consumer technology media preferred Preferred Qualifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft concise, engaging, and informative copy Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously Highly adaptable and comfortable pivoting quickly in a fast-moving environment Proactive, media-curious, and always up to date on current news, trends, and cultural moments Equal Opportunity Employer
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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The Public Relations Specialist will report directly to the Senior Public Relations Manager, North America. This role supports NA media relations with a strong focus on consumer technology and business media, driving both proactive "always-on" storytelling and evergreen outreach to build awareness of Motorola's brand, products, innovations, and leadership. The ideal candidate is media-savvy, highly collaborative, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, launch-driven environment -- bringing fresh ideas, strong executional skills, and a deep understanding of the evolving media landscape. Responsibilities
Support the ideation, execution, and evaluation of consumer technology and business PR campaigns Participate across the full campaign lifecycle, from strategy development through execution-planning, pitching, securing, and measuring media coverage Identify, develop, and pitch compelling story opportunities that spotlight Motorola's products, innovations, and executives Maintain a strong understanding of the North American media landscape and the evolving communications environment Recommend new story angles, outlets, and approaches to drive sustained awareness and relevance for Motorola Build and maintain day-to-day relationships with media across tech, business, lifestyle, and broadcast outlets Serve as a key point of contact for inbound media and influencer inquiries, partnering closely with global PR teams Collaborate with internal Motorola stakeholders to support product launches, including media outreach, event planning support, scheduling, and tactical pitching Assist in preparing senior leaders for media interviews, events, and speaking engagements Track, analyze, and report on media coverage and campaign performance Bring new ideas, creative thinking, and a fresh perspective to how the PR team operates and evolves Basic Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of media relations experience, either in-house or at a PR agency Bachelor's degree required PR agency experience strongly preferred Experience working with consumer technology media preferred Preferred Qualifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft concise, engaging, and informative copy Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously Highly adaptable and comfortable pivoting quickly in a fast-moving environment Proactive, media-curious, and always up to date on current news, trends, and cultural moments Equal Opportunity Employer
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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