Public Relations Manager

Public Relations Manager - Client Computing & Graphics

Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableManagerFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own NA PR for AMDs product launches and ongoing coverage, coordinating NPRP, media relations, and cross‑team alignment to drive credible coverage among gamers, reviewers, and influencers.

PR & Communications: lead press materials, briefings, Q&As, pitches, and reviewer outreach for launches and bundles.
Reviewer Relations: manage NPRP logistics, direct reviewer support, and on‑site media interactions.
Strategic Alignment: partner with product mgmt and marketing to steer NPRP strategy, competitive messaging, and coverage across NA media.

Job Description

Responsibilities: Drive PR activities supporting product launches and sustained momentum for AMD’s client, gaming, and graphics product portfolios.
Responsibilities: Manage NPRP (Non‑Paid Review Program) efforts for launches of new CPUs, graphics cards, and OEM/SI systems, including coordination of unit testing, shipping, allocation, and hands‑on reviewer support.
Responsibilities: Maintain direct, ongoing engagement with North American media, bloggers, non‑traditional content creators, and YouTubers to drive positive perception and high‑quality coverage of AMD technologies.
Responsibilities: Provide front‑line technical support and direct engagement with reviewers to assess and troubleshoot issues during NPRP and ongoing review opportunities.
Responsibilities: Support OEM‑ and SI‑led announcements and reviews of AMD‑powered laptops and desktop PCs in close coordination with the Computing and Graphics PR team.
Responsibilities: Develop and execute creative communication campaigns, review opportunities, and demand‑generation activities to increase awareness and engagement.
Responsibilities: Maintain strong communication with AMD product teams, providing guidance on press engagement, NPRP strategy, competitive positioning, and PR best practices.
Responsibilities: Coordinate with product management and marketing to ensure North American PR priorities are aligned with broader business objectives.
Responsibilities: Track upcoming game launches and AMD game bundles, including competitive performance and key technology features, and support PR promotional activities as appropriate.
Responsibilities: Monitor competitive activity and market dynamics to inform PR strategy and guidance to business, marketing, and sales teams.

Requirements: Not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Requirements: Some North American and international travel required.

Nice_to_have: Extensive experience in public relations, journalism, or a related field.
Nice_to_have: Experience supporting product launches and ongoing communications for technology products.
Nice_to_have: Strong familiarity with computing, graphics, gaming, and consumer technology landscapes.
Nice_to_have: Experience working directly with media, reviewers, content creators, and influencers.
Nice_to_have: Proven ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
Nice_to_have: Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
Nice_to_have: Technical aptitude and enthusiasm for computing and graphics technologies.