Communications Strategist – Technical Conferences & Publications
KLA, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Job Description
The KLA Communications team is looking for a Communications Strategist to lead KLA’s participation in technical conferences and publications. You will bring cross-organizational communications and organizational acumen to build KLA’s external technical conference and publication strategy – aligning papers, presentations and sponsorships with product goals, regional priorities and corporate messaging.
Responsibilities
Define and lead KLA’s strategy for participation in external technical conferences and seminars
Establish, refine and manage processes and resources supporting KLA-authored technical papers
Partner with senior product staff to develop external paper and presentation strategies that support product and business objectives
Collaborate across product teams to establish clear strategies, key messages and positioning for papers and presentations at top tier industry conferences
Partner with regional teams to identify high-impact conference and seminar opportunities and manage content that supports regional priorities and messaging
Proactively identify priority conferences and seminars; manage submissions, issue internal calls for papers, and track key deadlines, approvals and required processes
Review and approve paper content to ensure compliance with KLA brand, product, portfolio, messaging and trademark standards
Own and maintain a centralized library of technical manuscripts for the KLA community
Repurpose high-value papers and case studies into blog posts and social media content
Partner with other communications functions to define the social media strategy for promotion of technical conference papers and participation
Requirements
Ability to lead cross‑functional collaboration with senior product leaders to drive clear, strategic direction for technical papers
Ability to coordinate messaging to define strategies across product teams and subject matter experts
Ability to manage conference and publication assets, databases and processes
Strong communications skills for dissemination of conference details, procedures and deadlines
Strong editing skills for technical manuscripts and presentations
Ability to create blog or social media content in partnership with product teams and editorial and social media leads
Organized and skilled at managing multiple concurrent projects to deadline
Preferred Skills
Ability to navigate diverse priorities and establish sound conference paper strategies
Ability to manage projects and collaborate with a global team
Familiarity with industry standard workflows that support technical and research paper development, review and submissions for conferences
Knowledge of the semiconductor market and our company’s position within the market; bonus for experience with KLA’s products through previous positions in applications, engineering or product marketing at KLA, a semiconductor company, or another semiconductor equipment company
Highly organized and detail oriented, with a strategic mindset
Solid project management skills; good with process implementation and enforcement
Proficient with Microsoft Office, experience with SharePoint site creation/maintenance, experience with use of AI tools for process efficiency
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree plus 5 years’ experience; or Masters degree plus 3 years’ experience; or PhD plus 0 years’ experience
Base Pay Range $103,700.00 - $176,300.00 Annually
Primary Location USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA
Benefits KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
Equal Opportunity Employer KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
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Responsibilities
Define and lead KLA’s strategy for participation in external technical conferences and seminars
Establish, refine and manage processes and resources supporting KLA-authored technical papers
Partner with senior product staff to develop external paper and presentation strategies that support product and business objectives
Collaborate across product teams to establish clear strategies, key messages and positioning for papers and presentations at top tier industry conferences
Partner with regional teams to identify high-impact conference and seminar opportunities and manage content that supports regional priorities and messaging
Proactively identify priority conferences and seminars; manage submissions, issue internal calls for papers, and track key deadlines, approvals and required processes
Review and approve paper content to ensure compliance with KLA brand, product, portfolio, messaging and trademark standards
Own and maintain a centralized library of technical manuscripts for the KLA community
Repurpose high-value papers and case studies into blog posts and social media content
Partner with other communications functions to define the social media strategy for promotion of technical conference papers and participation
Requirements
Ability to lead cross‑functional collaboration with senior product leaders to drive clear, strategic direction for technical papers
Ability to coordinate messaging to define strategies across product teams and subject matter experts
Ability to manage conference and publication assets, databases and processes
Strong communications skills for dissemination of conference details, procedures and deadlines
Strong editing skills for technical manuscripts and presentations
Ability to create blog or social media content in partnership with product teams and editorial and social media leads
Organized and skilled at managing multiple concurrent projects to deadline
Preferred Skills
Ability to navigate diverse priorities and establish sound conference paper strategies
Ability to manage projects and collaborate with a global team
Familiarity with industry standard workflows that support technical and research paper development, review and submissions for conferences
Knowledge of the semiconductor market and our company’s position within the market; bonus for experience with KLA’s products through previous positions in applications, engineering or product marketing at KLA, a semiconductor company, or another semiconductor equipment company
Highly organized and detail oriented, with a strategic mindset
Solid project management skills; good with process implementation and enforcement
Proficient with Microsoft Office, experience with SharePoint site creation/maintenance, experience with use of AI tools for process efficiency
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree plus 5 years’ experience; or Masters degree plus 3 years’ experience; or PhD plus 0 years’ experience
Base Pay Range $103,700.00 - $176,300.00 Annually
Primary Location USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA
Benefits KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
Equal Opportunity Employer KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
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