Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic PR plans for high-impact earned media coverage and owned content that drive a clear, consistent story of Applied as a critical technology enabler in the AI era
• Build relationships with journalists and media partners, organize media roundtables and drive proactive executive thought leadership initiatives
• Support major corporate announcements such as earnings, partnerships, M&A and manufacturing stories
• Lead development of PR assets such as press releases, messaging documents, Q&As and story pitches
• Identify and manage Tier-1 speaking opportunities for senior executives and execute external communications strategy
• Work in partnership with government relations team to advance Applied’s point of view and build relationships with policy reporters
• Work closely with Applied’s international communications leads and drive deep collaboration on major corporate news, including working with them on PR materials
• Drive story mining and identify interesting stories to tell by engaging with key internal stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Manage the digital newsroom and work with internal stakeholders on compelling and engaging owned content
• Develop tracking and reporting for corporate PR performance using a data-driven approach

Requirements

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in B2B tech, media, or adjacent industries. Semiconductor industry experience preferred
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to unpack complex technology, track industry trends, and partner with stakeholders to create compelling messages for key external audiences
• Proven track record of working in high-impact journalism, corporate PR teams or agencies
• Detail‑oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong capabilities cultivating relationships with journalists and influencers, and managing agencies, ideally in the semiconductor industry
• Excellent writer with ability to up-level technical messages into compelling narratives that are understandable to key audiences
• Outstanding project-management skills with ability to balance multiple projects
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field