Director Corporate Communications & Strategic PR

Samsung Electronics•Plano, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Samsung Electronics America (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. Across each of these areas, our work drives innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity in the United States. For nearly five decades, Samsung has been at the forefront of technological advancements, investing over $100 billion and creating more than 20,000 jobs nationwide. Our mission? To integrate cutting-edge products, services, and AI technology to deliver smarter, sustainable, and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA offers opportunities to work alongside global visionary thinkers and innovators who are passionate about making a difference. Explore the exciting opportunities at Samsung Electronics America and discover how you can make an impact. To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field
15+ years of PR experience
Experience in building and executing media relations strategy that reaches Top Tier business and mainstream, & technology media plus New Media like Substack and “news-fluencers”
AI-fluency
Experience with influencing at all levels of the organization and extreme flexibility to be proactive & solutions-oriented in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment; comfort and experience with being a leader on a team comprised of peers, direct reports & agency partners
Thinks and speaks in numbers when it comes to articulating success and lessons learned

Nice To Haves

Corporate Communications experience preferred
Supporting B2B and B2C technology companies a plus
MBA or graduate degree a plus
Experience in house and agency preferred

Responsibilities

Create and execute communications strategy that enhances the corporate brand image
Engage media with proactive storytelling
Collaborate with stakeholders across the business on executive communications and thought leadership
Experience leveraging Paid, Earned and Owned strategies in a Comms environment, with proven success in framing impactful communications campaigns that support varying organizational needs and reach target audiences
Drive a regular cadence of thought leadership for Samsung Electronics America, and maintain steady editorial calendar
Support external C-Suite executive communications, inclusive of media interviews, speaking opportunities, & owned content
Craft sound end-to-end strategic approach and timelines based on a deep understanding of media relations and competitive landscapes.
Deep expertise in the art of media relations, with the ability to engage and maintain relationships with top-tier media contacts
Assume the role of “brand storyteller” – strong narrative writing skills a must
Experience with measurement data analysis & KPI reporting to C-suite audience
Solid written and verbal communication skills, organization and presentation skills; analytical and problem-solving abilities;
Collaborative nature and desire to engage thoughtfully with a world-class PR organization across teams, regions, and globally
Strategic thinker who understands the business & communications challenges and can develop smart, data-driven strategies
Creative thinker to bring fresh perspective and develop ideas that challenge status quo