Public Relations Specialist

Chicago, IL (Remote)

$117K/yr – $127K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 days ago

Job Summary

Own telecom media relations and pitching, align PR strategy with marketing, and shape compelling technical storytelling while serving as the media frontline and crisis response lead.

  • Oversee media relations and executive readiness
  • Collaborate with Marketing on launches and messaging
  • Translate complex telecom tech into engaging stories

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Telecom Media Relations & Pitching : Build and maintain active relationships with key telecommunications, broadband, tech, and business journalists; draft targeted pitches to secure high-impact earned media coverage in trade and tier-1 publications.
  • Marketing Alignment & PR Strategy : Collaborate closely with the VP of Marketing to align external communications, network product launches, and executive positioning with broader company growth goals.
  • Press Materials & Technical Storytelling: Draft press releases, media kits, white paper summaries, executive Q&As, and briefing documents that translate complex telecom infrastructure concepts into compelling narratives.
  • Inbound Media & Spokesperson Prep: Serve as the primary frontline contact for media inquiries, vetting opportunities and preparing executives and technical SMEs prior to interviews and panel appearances.
  • Tradeshow & Event Publicity: Support PR and media engagement surrounding major industry trade shows, product announcements, and executive speaking opportunities.
  • Media Monitoring & Sentiment Analysis: Track media mentions across telecom and technology outlets, monitor industry developments, and report coverage metrics and ROI directly to marketing leadership.
  • Crisis & Reputation Support: Assist marketing leadership in monitoring emerging issues, technical outages, or market shifts to execute swift, aligned crisis responses.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in public relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
  • Experience: 3–5 years of dedicated public relations experience (agency or in-house), with at least 2 years focused specifically in the telecommunications, broadband, networking, or tech infrastructure sectors.
  • Media Network: Proven track record of pitching and securing coverage in key telecommunications and technology trade publications.
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, and AP Style editing skills, with a demonstrated ability to turn complex technical topics into clear, persuasive stories.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively alongside product marketing, technical subject matter experts, and executive leadership.
  • Familiarity with PR databases and media intelligence tools (e.g., Cision, Muck Rack, Meltwater).
  • Understanding of integrated marketing strategies, including SEO, digital PR, and account-based marketing (ABM).
  • Experience with crisis communications or issues management in telecom or tech environments.
  • Travel: This position requires approximately 10% travel.

Harmonic Inc.

3.8 Glassdoor

Harmonic Inc is a computer software company based out of 4772 Walnut St, Boulder, Colorado, United States.

Boulder, Colorado, USA
9 employees (1 in marketing)
1% recommend to a friend
1% CEO approval

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