Public Relations, Media & Events Manager

San Jose, CA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive PR, media relations, and events to build Lexar's brand and support launches.

  • Own PR strategy, media relations, and events program end-to-end.
  • Must-have: 5+ years in PR/communications with proven media relations and event ownership.
  • Standout: Cross-functional leadership with coordination across Sales, Marketing, and Product.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • This role is responsible for Public Relations, Media & Events Manager is responsible for shaping and amplifying the company’s brand narrative through strategic media relations, PR campaigns, thought leadership, and owned events.
  • This role serves as a key liaison between the company and media, influencers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring communications are consistent, compelling, and timely—and support business and brand objectives.
  • Build PR strategy & plans aligned to business priorities and launch roadmap.
  • Partner with the in-house Copywriter on PR content; own direction, briefs, review cycles, approvals, and distribution.
  • Manage media relationships and drive proactive opportunities (briefings, interviews, bylines, awards, speaking).
  • Prepare spokespeople (briefing docs, Q&A, talking points); manage inbound inquiries and issues escalation.
  • Own the events program: trade shows, customer/partner events, media moments, sponsorships, executive engagements.
  • Set objectives, budgets, timelines, staffing plans, and deliverables; lead key events end-to-end.
  • Ensure brand consistency across booth/experience, assets, messaging, and on-site execution.
  • Run debriefs and ensure follow-up actions are documented and completed.

Requirements

  • 5+ years in PR/communications and events (consumer experience strongly preferred).
  • Proven media relations capability and launch support experience.
  • Proven event ownership from planning through on-site execution.
  • Strong executive communication, project management, and approval discipline.

Preferred

  • Hardware/semiconductor/storage/manufacturing experience.
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Founded in 1996
San Jose, California, USA
308 employees
69% recommend to a friend
77% CEO approval

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Traffic Source Mix
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21.8%
Direct
26.9%
Referral
3.8%
Social
8.4%
Paid
0.1%

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Current headcount: ~308

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