Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications and public relations strategies that support business priorities and organizational goals.
• Create, edit and manage communications materials including press releases, media pitches, talking points, Q&A documents, newsletters, executive messaging, product announcements and related collateral.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across marketing, sales, HR and executive leadership to develop communication plans for launches, announcements, events and other key initiatives.
• Manage relationships with PR agencies, media contacts, influencers, analysts and other external partners to help drive positive visibility for the organization.
• Identify and pursue media opportunities, story placements, speaking opportunities and thought leadership initiatives at local, national and industry levels.
• Prepare detailed media activity reports and regularly assess the performance of PR and communications efforts.
• Support media inquiries and help coordinate timely, accurate and professional responses to communication-related issues.
• Represent the organization at events, trade shows, media briefings and press opportunities as needed.
• Monitor news, industry developments and competitor communications to identify risks, trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with other marketing teams to ensure alignment of communication strategies and messaging across initiatives.
• Support crisis communications and sensitive issue management, as needed, in partnership with leadership and key stakeholders.
• Act as the primary subject matter expert to direct Marketing Agency activities on social media platforms.
• Develop and implement a social media strategy and action plan, coordinating with departments across the Company to ensure its effectiveness and encourage adoption of social media as a communications channel.
• Create content for the social media program, leveraging platforms such as LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, X and others to maximize end-user, dealer and industry communications.
• Monitor, report and analyze social media performance, present findings internally and evolve strategy accordingly.
• Manage Kyocera’s presence across social networking sites, relevant blogs and social applications as needed.
• Serve as an advocate for the Company on social media, engaging in discussions and answering questions when appropriate.
• Monitor relevant social media tools, trends and applications.
• Lead and coordinate a growing network of contributors, agencies and stakeholders involved in communications and PR initiatives.
• Work with different marketing departments to generate new ideas and communications strategies.
• Provide guidance and support to internal teams on communications best practices, messaging consistency and content readiness.