Executive Communications Manager

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•Austin, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. AMD seeks a seasoned communications professional with demonstrated experience in planning and executing communications for a fast-paced, growing global organization. This role will be focused on supporting strategic communications for executives in the legal and global operations organizations. The right person must be an excellent communicator and strong writer – with the ability to keep complex topics simple. You’ll also need to be able to manage multiple programs at once in a fast-paced environment and be able to pivot quickly when needed. Candidates must have proven success and capabilities developing and executing strategic external and employee communications plans, with specific knowledge and experience in the semiconductor market being particularly valuable. The ability to collaborate with senior executives and cross-functionally with other communicators, human resources, business function leads, and employees to align communications programs across the company is critical. The position entails developing and managing strong partnerships with C suite-level and senior business/regional leaders, while developing and delivering comprehensive external and internal communication strategies in support of thought leadership, brand recognition, and employee engagement.

Requirements

excellent communicator and strong writer
ability to keep complex topics simple
manage multiple programs at once in a fast-paced environment
ability to pivot quickly when needed
proven success and capabilities developing and executing strategic external and employee communications plans
ability to collaborate with senior executives and cross-functionally with other communicators, human resources, business function leads, and employees to align communications programs across the company
Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of public relations, corporate communications, or internal communications experience

Nice To Haves

Experience developing communications tied to business objectives (news announcements, industry trends, market moments).
Demonstrated background creating content and messaging for diverse internal/external audiences across a variety of formats, including marquee events attendance, press and analyst relationships, social amplification, and employee communications (emails, blogs, employee events, etc).
A track record of working closely with senior executives as a strategic communications counselor on communications strategies and activities.
Strong ability to drive content creation and creative direction of PowerPoints and oversight of presentation development.
Ability to think and communicate clearly. The ideal candidate will routinely take complicated issues and create concise communications deliverables to effectively communicate the company’s point of view.
Excellent writing skills, painstaking attention to details, and ability to navigate ambiguous issues to create concise messaging and plans.
The ability to work effectively under deadline and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proven experience in balancing confidential information and effective decision making under pressure.

Responsibilities

developing and managing strong partnerships with C suite-level and senior business/regional leaders
developing and delivering comprehensive external and internal communication strategies in support of thought leadership, brand recognition, and employee engagement.