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PR Specialist, External Comms

Lenovo, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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General Information

Req #

WD00093804

Career area:

Marketing

Country/Region:

United States of America

State:

Illinois

City:

Chicago

Date:

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Working time:

Full-time

Additional Locations : * United States of America - Illinois - Chicago

Why Work at Lenovo

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers. Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). This transformation together with Lenovo's world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

Description and Requirements

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

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