Associate Manager, Public Relations

San Jose, CA (On-site)

$117K/yr – $175K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and drive earned media strategy and media relations, aligning PR programs with business goals and cross-functional teams to deliver coverage, events, and crisis readiness.

  • Lead proactive story pitching, media outreach, and relationship-building with journalists and influencers
  • Plan and coordinate press conferences, product launches, and PR activities across marketing and headquarters
  • Track, report, and optimize campaign performance with senior management

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Implement comprehensive earned media strategies that align with the company’s goals and objectives.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers.
  • Proactively pitch stories and secure media coverage.
  • Plan and coordinate press conferences, media events, product launches, and other PR activities.
  • Collaborate with headquarters, marketing, business units, and other internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with business objectives and marketing programs.
  • Prepare and present regular reports on PR activities, media coverage, and campaign performance to senior management.
  • Monitor media coverage and proactively respond to inquiries or potential crises.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3-5 years public relations agency and in-house experience, preferably within the semiconductor or the technology industries.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of the technology industry and trends.
  • Proven ability to manage media relations and secure high-quality media coverage.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Experience managing risk and crisis communications.
  • Inclusive and collaborative workstyle, with the ability to adapt to any situation and diverse global norms of our team.
  • Proficiency in PR analytics and reporting.

Benefits

  • In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves.
  • An investment in your future is an investment in ours.
  • Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
  • Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
  • Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for your fur babies.
  • Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.
  • Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
  • Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.
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Samsung Semiconductor

Established in 1974 as a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, we’re proud to be recognized as one of the leading chip manufacturers in the world.Using our knowledge in semiconductor technology, our ambition is to spark the imagination of device manufacturers with top-of-the-line building blocks and, through that, enrich the lives of people around the world with transformative solutions.

Founded in 1974
10K employees

Salaries

Posted range

$117K/yr – $175K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($146K) is 49% above the median base salary for Public Relations Manager roles in the United States ($98K).

Public Relations Manager median pay in the United States

$98K/yr

Most pay falls between $83K and $118K. Based on 102 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Median Tenure
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Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
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Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
865.3M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$2.6M
Traffic Source Mix
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36.1%
Direct
22.1%
Referral
3.8%
Social
0.8%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~10K
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Associate Manager, Public Relations

Samsung Semiconductor · San Jose, CA · On-site