Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and lead comprehensive media and advocacy strategies for Supermicro’s reputational and policy priorities with media and critical stakeholders, in partnership with the Senior Director, Corporate Communications.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on external narrative, ensuring Supermicro’s voice, tone, and strategic priorities are communicated with discipline with government, third-party stakeholders and media.
• Build integrated external affairs campaigns that mobilize media/reporters, third-party validators, coalition partners, and grasstops advocates in support of the company’s priorities.
• Monitor state and federal legislation, regulation, and policy developments, and gather the testimonials, customer stories, and data points needed to support Supermicro’s response.
• Collaborate with marketing, communications and relevant departments on public affairs policy outreach efforts.
• Cultivate relationships with beat reporters (e.g., Sacramento, DC, technology, trade, and policy press) with Senior Director of Government Affairs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, government relations, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressively responsible public relations experience, including 4+ years in public policy, advocacy, government relations, external affairs, or similar roles.
• Experience working with media covering public policy, advocacy, technology, and/or politics, with a proven track record of securing major coverage.
• Thorough knowledge of best practices for external affairs and reputation management, with the ability to maximize Supermicro’s presence in national, regional, and trade media outlets.
• Exceptional writing and communications skills, with the ability to rapidly learn the company’s culture, policies, operations and translate them into messages that advance Supermicro in public affairs.
• Strategic thinker and self-motivated project manager, able to deliver multiple projects independently and collaboratively under the leadership of the Senior Director of Government Affairs.
• Ability to work effectively and aid Senior Director of Government Affairs on daily activities and projects.
• Discretion in managing confidential and sensitive matters.