Executive Communications Specialist

San Diego, CA (On-site)

$118K/yr – $177K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end executive social and digital communications programs, aligning with Qualcomm strategy, coaching executives, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to produce content and measure impact.

  • Develop tailored strategies for C-suite leaders
  • Collaborate with Corporate Communications, Investor Relations, and legal to ensure compliant messaging

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create tailored social media and digital communications strategies for each C-suite executive, ensuring every plan is aligned with Qualcomm’s company vision, business strategy, corporate priorities and broader communications plan.
  • Start every strategy and piece of content from the business outcome, audience and proof point, connecting executive voices to Qualcomm’s growth, diversification, technology leadership and long-term company narrative.
  • Build strong relationships with supported executives and their offices to understand their personal styles and communication needs.
  • Suggest innovative ideas to enhance executives’ thought leadership and digital presence.
  • Develop executive content for LinkedIn, X and other social media and digital channels that reflects each leader’s voice and reinforces approved strategic pillars.
  • Maintain strict accuracy and source discipline, aligning all content to approved materials such as press releases, earnings materials, transcripts and keynote remarks.
  • Communicate confidently on financial, legal, policy and technology topics, with sound judgment on disclosure and sensitivity.
  • Work closely with executive offices and chiefs of staff, the executive 360 teams, Corporate Communications (Media Relations, Executive Communications, Speakerships and Competitive Communications), and Product and Business Unit Communications to ensure cohesive messaging.
  • Partner with Investor Relations, Legal and Government Affairs to align executive content with disclosure, legal and policy considerations.
  • Contribute to Editorial Council planning and partner with the social analytics team on reporting and insights.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related work experience.
  • Associate's degree and 5+ years of Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related work experience.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and 7+ years of Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related work experience.
  • Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

Preferred

  • Experience: 3+ years of corporate communications experience, with demonstrated strength in communications strategy, company narrative alignment and executive content creation. In-house and executive communications experience preferred; digital content creation or marketing experience with executive or corporate messaging is a plus.
  • Business Acumen: Ability to understand and communicate Qualcomm’s business strategy, financial story, and technology across its businesses.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Writer, or similar platforms), familiarity with analytics platforms (e.g., Sprout Social, native analytics), and comfort with mobile photo and video capture.
  • Creativity and Content Creation: Strong ability to craft engaging and impactful content tailored to different executives, technologies, audiences and platforms.
  • Collaboration: Proven track record of working cross-functionally with corporate communications, marketing, and executive teams.
  • Project Management: Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Innovation: Passion for technology across Qualcomm’s businesses and for exploring new tools, techniques, and approaches to enhance digital communications.

Benefits

  • Our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
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Founded in 1985
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51K employees (1,245 in marketing)
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Salaries

Posted range

$118K/yr – $177K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Executive Communications median pay in the United States

$149K/yr

Most pay falls between $85K and $191K. Based on 166 salaries.

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Funding

Total Funding
$3.5M
Last Raise
$3.5M
Undisclosed, 38 years ago

Funding History

  • Jan 1988
    Undisclosed • $3.5M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.6M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$185.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
25.9%
Direct
60%
Referral
9.8%
Social
3.4%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~51.3K
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Executive Communications Specialist

Qualcomm · San Diego, CA · On-site