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