Communications Specialist

Intel•Santa Clara, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Intel is seeking a communications strategist to lead employee and executive communications for product-focused business units. The role advises senior business and technical leaders, turns complex strategies into clear, compelling narratives, and develops communications that help employees understand business priorities, organizational changes, and their implications. Employee and senior-leader communications are the primary focus, with selective external executive communications supporting business and technology priorities. Success requires exceptional writing, sound executive judgment, and effectiveness in a complex, fast-moving environment. The position sits within Intel's Global Marketing and Communications Team, which advances the company's reputation, brand relevance, and business growth through integrated marketing and communications capabilities. The role develops and executes strategic communications, prepares executive content, leads communications for transformation and organizational change, partners with cross-functional teams, and measures communications effectiveness. The position is hybrid, with the primary location in Santa Clara, California, and additional locations in Phoenix, Arizona, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
At least 6 years of professional communications experience, including exposure to leadership-level strategies in a complex or technology-focused organization.
Experience creating executive-level content, including presentations, speeches, and messaging for diverse audiences and channels.
Experience prioritizing multiple initiatives and delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Experience translating intricate technical concepts into concise, compelling messaging.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a technical discipline.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with demonstrated experience simplifying complex ideas.
Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional teams with stakeholders across marketing, engineering, and business operations.
Prior experience leveraging data-driven insights to inform communications strategies.
Experience in technology, semiconductor, or similarly complex business environments.
A strong track record in organizational change, business transformation, and leadership transition communications.
A portfolio showcasing executive and employee communications and complex business and technology storytelling.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute communications strategies that advance business priorities, technology strategy, and organizational goals.
Translate complex business, technology, and organizational topics into clear, cohesive narratives for employees and other priority audiences.
Provide strategic counsel and hands-on execution support as business needs and priorities evolve.
Align cross-functional stakeholders on priority messages, communications approaches, and audience needs.
Identify leaders, technical experts, channels, and moments that can most effectively advance business objectives and technology strategy.
Advise senior business and technical leaders on communications.
Write and edit high-stakes executive content for internal and selective external engagements, including presentations, talking points, employee messages, videos, Q&A materials, and thought leadership.
Prepare leaders for key moments while preserving their authentic voice and alignment with company messaging.
Build a scalable leader communications support model, including processes, templates, and tools that improve reach, consistency, and execution quality.
Develop employee communications strategies and content that clarify business priorities, leadership decisions, organizational changes, and implications for employees.
Lead communications for business transformation, organizational change, and leadership transitions.
Partner with Human Resources, Corporate and Product Communications, Analyst Relations, Marketing, Investor Relations, and other functions to align narratives, timing, and priorities.
Design scalable communications programs, processes, and tools that improve employee understanding, leader consistency, and execution quality.
Define and track measures of employee understanding, engagement, and communications effectiveness.
Use audience feedback and performance data to improve communications strategy, clarity, consistency, and reach.