Media Relations Specialist — Corporate & Networking
About The Position
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Media Relations Specialist to support corporate and networking communications. The role is part of HPE’s Global Communications organization and helps shape stories about enterprise technology, including AI, networking, cloud, and computing. It supports corporate communications initiatives as well as media relations for HPE’s networking business, translating complex technology into compelling stories for business and technology audiences. The position is hybrid, with an average requirement of two days per week working from an HPE office. The successful candidate will manage assigned projects, collaborate across teams, stay organized while handling competing priorities, and use AI tools responsibly while independently verifying facts and applying sound judgment. The expected annual base salary range in Texas is USD 84,400–194,200. Actual offers may vary based on location, experience, education or training, and skill level. Variable incentives may also be offered.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Relations, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in media relations, communications, journalism, or a related field.
- Experience drafting press releases, media pitches, or other professional communications materials.
- Strong writing, editing, research, and organizational abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and work collaboratively.
- Existing experience in media relations and building journalist relationships.
- Drive and initiative, creative thinking, a well-developed work ethic, interest in professional growth, and AI fluency.
Nice To Haves
- Prior work history at an agency or in-house at a publicly traded company.
- Familiarity with media relations, earned media, and the technology industry.
Responsibilities
- Support corporate communications initiatives, including quarterly earnings announcements, financial moments, corporate news, and enterprise-wide media campaigns.
- Research business and financial journalists, develop media lists, and identify opportunities for proactive engagement.
- Draft pitches, talking points, press materials, and executive briefing documents.
- Coordinate journalist inquiries, executive interviews, media briefings, and follow-up activities.
- Support media monitoring, coverage reporting, and campaign measurement.
- Identify story opportunities connecting HPE’s technology leadership to broader business trends.
- Collaborate with functional stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate execution.
- Support media relations for networking technology launches, executive engagements, customer announcements, and industry events.
- Assist with pitching, campaign planning, and execution for AI networking, enterprise networking, security, and related technology stories.
- Develop creative media relations ideas to differentiate HPE in the technology landscape.
- Research industry trends, journalists, and opportunities for earned media.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities with product teams, executives, agencies, and communications partners.
- Translate complex technology into compelling stories for business and technology audiences.
- Take ownership of assigned projects and consistently deliver high-quality work.
- Identify opportunities, raise potential issues early, and recommend solutions.
- Use AI tools responsibly to improve productivity and creativity, independently verifying facts and exercising sound judgment.
- Remain organized, adaptive, and responsive while managing competing priorities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits intended to support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
- Programs supporting personal and professional development and career goals.
- Variable incentives may be offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
