Global Lead, External Corporate Communications

Palo Alto, CA (On-site)

$166K/yr – $266K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 6 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and evolve HP Inc.'s corporate narrative platform, lead external engagement and media relations, and build a high-performing team to shape messaging, drive earned and owned media, and deliver ROI-driven reputation insights.

  • Own and evolve corporate narrative platform
  • Lead external engagement and media relationships
  • Build and lead a high-performing team

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and evolve HP Inc.’s corporate narrative platform ensuring clear, differentiated, and consistent narratives and supporting assets that define HP and its business priorities.
  • Oversee development and maintenance of key assets supporting HP’s evolving corporate narrative.
  • Lead external engagement for key corporate topics and milestones related to HP Inc. and its leadership.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with top-tier media and industry influencers that are important to the HP Inc. organization and its business interests.
  • Drive proactive and reactive media outcomes that advance HP’s competitive position through both traditional and non-traditional media channels.
  • Drive earned- and owned-media storytelling for corporate storylines.
  • Establish and drive an internal and external program to support HP’s CEO.
  • Work in close partnership with Investor Relations to oversee earned media activities related to HP Inc.’s investment case to financial audiences.
  • Coordinate efforts to build and maintain a next-generation reputation intelligence system that uses leading-edge technology to monitor the media environment, track HP’s position in its competitive environment, and create insights that drive high-ROI execution.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing counsel on positioning, messaging, and reputation.

Requirements

  • BA or BS in Communications, Marketing or Business Administration.
  • 10+ years of work experience in communications, journalism, or marketing.
  • Ability to directly link communications strategies and activities to business results.
  • Experience succeeding in a matrixed, global organization and lead through influence.
  • Adept at storytelling through traditional and non-traditional media channels.
  • Experience managing financial communications at a public company, including earnings and transactions.
  • Superior writing and editing skills; strong oral communications skills and ability to distill and convey complex ideas.
  • Superior organizational skills and program management skills within a fast-paced and demanding environment.
  • The ability to focus on results and details simultaneously, in a high-pressure environment.
  • Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the company, including senior management.
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Monthly Google Ads Budget
$2.7M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
53.3%
Direct
39.7%
Referral
4.7%
Social
0.3%
Paid
1.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~139.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
5,156 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
20 years
Median Tenure
7.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
8

Funding

Total Funding
$5.3B
Last Raise
$1B
Post IPO Debt, 11 months ago

Funding History

  • Apr 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $1B
  • Aug 2024
    Grant • $50M
  • Apr 2022
    Post IPO Equity • $4.2B

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