Executive Communications Specialist

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

4d • $117,700 - $176,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a strategic, business-minded communicator to join its Communications team as an Executive Communications Specialist. This office-based position is located in San Diego, California, and is expected to comply with the company’s onsite work policy. The U.S.-based position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

The role combines communications strategy aligned with Qualcomm’s company vision and business strategy with high-quality content creation for C-suite executives’ social media channels. The specialist develops strategies grounded in company priorities, creates digital content tailored to distinct executive voices, uses AI tools to improve workflows, and collaborates across teams to advance Qualcomm’s leadership story. The role requires translating complex business, financial, legal, policy, and technology topics into clear, credible executive narratives across Qualcomm’s businesses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related work experience; or an associate’s degree and 5 or more years of related work experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 7 or more years of related work experience.
• Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may substitute for up to two years of work experience: a master’s degree substitutes for one year and a doctorate for two years.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of corporate communications experience, with demonstrated strength in communications strategy, company narrative alignment, and executive content creation.
• In-house and executive communications experience.
• Digital content creation or marketing experience involving executive or corporate messaging.
• Ability to understand and communicate Qualcomm’s business strategy, financial story, and technology across its businesses.
• Proficiency with AI tools such as Copilot, Writer, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with analytics platforms such as Sprout Social or native analytics tools.
• Comfort capturing photos and video on mobile devices.
• Ability to craft engaging, impactful content tailored to different executives, technologies, audiences, and platforms.
• Track record of cross-functional collaboration with corporate communications, marketing, and executive teams.
• Exceptional organizational and project-management skills, including managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Interest in Qualcomm’s technologies and in exploring new tools, techniques, and approaches to enhance digital communications.

Responsibilities

• Create tailored social media and digital communications strategies for each C-suite executive, aligned with Qualcomm’s company vision, business strategy, corporate priorities, and broader communications plan.
• Ground strategies and content in business outcomes, audiences, and proof points, connecting executive voices to Qualcomm’s growth, diversification, technology leadership, and long-term company narrative.
• Build relationships with supported executives and their offices to understand individual communication styles and needs.
• Suggest ideas to enhance executives’ thought leadership and digital presence.
• Develop content for LinkedIn, X, and other social and digital channels that reflects each executive’s voice and approved strategic pillars.
• Ensure content accuracy and source discipline, using approved materials such as press releases, earnings materials, transcripts, and keynote remarks.
• Use sound judgment when communicating about financial, legal, policy, and technology topics, including disclosure and sensitivity considerations.
• Collaborate with executive offices and chiefs of staff, executive 360 teams, Corporate Communications, and Product and Business Unit Communications to ensure cohesive messaging.
• Partner with Investor Relations, Legal, and Government Affairs on disclosure, legal, and policy considerations.
• Contribute to Editorial Council planning and work with the social analytics team on reporting and insights.
• Serve as a liaison between executive communications and corporate departments, including HR and finance.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive content calendar balancing strategic and executive priorities, thought leadership, corporate campaigns, and key events.
• Coordinate with broader marketing and communications initiatives to support consistency and timeliness, and contribute to team planning and organizational processes.
• Partner with designers and use AI tools to create visuals such as infographics, videos, and presentations.
• Apply storytelling techniques to simplify complex topics and engage target audiences.
• Capture mobile photos and video at key moments, campaigns, and events, partnering with production resources as needed.
• Use analytics tools to understand audience behavior and preferences, track and report content performance, and recommend data-driven improvements.
• Explore and implement AI tools and techniques, stay informed about industry trends, and encourage experimentation to improve workflows and communications.
• Use advanced AI tools to draft executive thought-leadership content and develop and refine AI agents and prompts for individual executive voices and strategic goals.
• Automate routine tasks to streamline workflows and improve productivity.

Benefits

• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants; employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for the annual bonus.
• Competitive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level