Director, Corporate Communications & Public Relations

Irvine, CA (On-site)

$175K/yr – $200K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive TP-Link’s corporate PR by shaping executive messaging and proactive media storytelling at scale.

  • Must-have: 10+ years in corporate PR with executive spokesperson experience.
  • Standout: ability to translate complex topics into credible, media-ready narratives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute proactive corporate PR messaging, emphasizing positive messaging, third-party storytelling, and long‑term reputation building
  • Translate raw executive messaging into polished narratives, remarks, talking points, opinion pieces, and media ready content
  • Develop differentiated corporate messaging platforms beyond product and consumer brand awareness (e.g., innovation, U.S. impact, community, standards leadership)
  • Leverage and expand strong national and trade media relationships (business, technology, innovation, standards, and policy adjacent outlets)
  • Drive proactive media tours, briefings, and event based opportunities
  • Position the company as an industry leader and CEO or appointed spokesperson through speaking engagements, interviews, panels, and contributed content
  • Prepare executives for media, including spokesperson training, briefing documents, and on‑the‑spot messaging
  • Support leadership presence at Wi-Fi 8 events, standards meetings, and industry forums, developing messaging, remarks, and media strategies around each
  • Manage PR tied to standards bodies, innovation leadership, and technical milestones, translating complex topics into accessible narratives
  • Identify opportunities where corporate contributions (e.g., donations, community initiatives) organically support thought leadership without feeling promotional

Requirements

  • Experience
  • 10+ years in corporate public relations or communications, preferably in complex or regulated environments
  • Director‑ or Senior Manager level experience as a hands‑on individual contributor
  • Background in journalism or media strongly preferred
  • Experience working with executives as primary spokespersons
  • Non‑techn backgrounds welcome; ability to quickly understand and translate technical or standards‑based topics is essential
  • Skills & Expertise
  • Proven ability to shape executive messaging and elevate it into credible, media ready stories
  • Strong public speaking capability
  • Deep expertise in managing media relations, including pitching, narrative timing, relationship based storytelling, and managing journalists
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills, press materials, talking points, remarks, op-eds
  • Strong judgment and ability to represent the company in sensitive or high visibility moments
  • Highly detail oriented with flawless execution standards
  • What Success Looks Like
  • Increased proactive, positive earned media tied to corporate reputation, not just products
  • Stronger executive visibility and speaking presence across industry and media
  • Clear differentiation between brand/product PR and corporate narrative leadership
  • Trusted partnership with leadership based on quality, reliability, and results
  • A consistent story that reinforces the company as a good corporate citizen, innovative leader, and industry partner
  • Why This Role Matters

Preferred

  • Non-technical backgrounds welcome; ability to quickly understand and translate technical or standards-based topics

Benefits

  • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial premium coverage for dependents)
  • Employer quarterly contributions to 401k funds
  • 15 days accrued vacation
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases
  • Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
  • Quarterly team-building events
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TP-Link

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.

Founded in 1996
Irvine, California, USA
8.5K employees (550 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
11M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$17.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
67.8%
Direct
27.2%
Referral
4.2%
Social
0.5%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~8.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
392 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
2 years
Median Tenure
0.9 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5

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