Senior Media Relations Manager

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior media relations lead for ASML in Washington, D.C., with a focus on semiconductors, technology policy, trade, national security, industrial policy and geopolitics.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with U.S. and international journalists covering semiconductors, technology, business, trade, economic policy, national security and international affairs.
• Develop and execute proactive media strategies that support ASML’s business objectives, reputation and government affairs priorities.
• Monitor developments across the semiconductor industry, ASML’s technology and the policy environment; identify emerging media opportunities and reputational risks and advise stakeholders accordingly.
• Develop and review media statements, talking points, Q&A, briefing materials and other communications for complex or sensitive technology and policy issues, including export controls, trade measures, industrial policy and supply-chain resilience.
• Arrange and support interviews, background briefings and other engagements between journalists and ASML executives or subject-matter experts.
• Prepare and advise senior executives for media engagement on complex technical, business, policy and geopolitical topics.
• Partner closely with U.S. Government Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Corporate Communications and the global Media Relations team to align messaging and communications strategy.
• Provide communications colleagues with insight into U.S. policy and media developments and help increase understanding of government affairs and geopolitical topics across the global communications organization.
• Measure and evaluate media activities against clear communication and business objectives and use insights to refine strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Significant professional experience in media relations, strategic communications, public affairs communications or journalism, including direct engagement with national, international, business or technology media.
• Demonstrated experience communicating about the semiconductor industry or another highly complex technology sector. Candidates must be able to understand technical concepts, business implications and policy considerations and translate them accurately for media and external audiences.
• Experience communicating on public policy, government affairs, international trade, national security, industrial policy and/or geopolitical issues.
• Strong writing experience, including messaging, media statements, talking points, Q&A, briefing materials and executive communications.
• Experience advising senior leaders on communications strategy, reputation or sensitive external issues.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills and demonstrated ability to influence and build trust across a complex, international organization.
• Ability to process new information quickly, exercise sound judgment and adapt communications strategies in uncertain or fast-moving situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work.

Preferred

• Direct semiconductor industry experience and knowledge of the global semiconductor ecosystem.
• Existing or demonstrated ability to build relationships with Washington, D.C.-based national and international media, particularly journalists covering semiconductors, technology, trade, national security, economic policy or international affairs.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment, advanced manufacturing, AI infrastructure, aerospace/defense, telecommunications, hardware or another highly technical and globally regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, equipment, global supply chains and the policy environment surrounding the industry.
• Experience working in a multinational technology company, trade association, government/public affairs environment, communications agency or major media organization.
• Experience managing high-profile, sensitive or issues-driven media communications.

Benefits

• The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan.
• Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year.