Senior Manager, Corporate PR

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

1d•$163,000 - $224,000•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture displays and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. We are looking for an energetic communications professional with a passion for technology and storytelling. As Senior Manager, Corporate Public Relations, you will be part of the External Communications team at Applied responsible for developing and executing high-impact corporate media relations and executive communications strategies that position the company as the market leader in semiconductor equipment. In this role, you will transform complex technology topics into clear, compelling business growth stories that resonate across audiences, from media and industry analysts to influencers, investors and customers. You will work closely with groups across the company, especially Investor Relations, Government Relations, Corporate Strategy and business unit leaders and their teams to elevate Applied's reputation as a technology leader.

Requirements

Minimum 8-10 years of experience in B2B tech, media, or adjacent industries. Semiconductor industry experience preferred
Exceptional writing skills with the ability to unpack complex technology, track industry trends, and partner with stakeholders to create compelling messages for key external audiences
Proven track record of working in high-impact journalism, corporate PR teams or agencies
Detail‑oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong capabilities cultivating relationships with journalists and influencers, and managing agencies, ideally in the semiconductor industry
Excellent writer with ability to up-level technical messages into compelling narratives that are understandable to key audiences
Outstanding project-management skills with ability to balance multiple projects
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic PR plans for high-impact earned media coverage and owned content that drive a clear, consistent story of Applied as a critical technology enabler in the AI era
Build relationships with journalists and media partners, organize media roundtables and drive proactive executive thought leadership initiatives
Support major corporate announcements such as earnings, partnerships, M&A and manufacturing stories
Lead development of PR assets such as press releases, messaging documents, Q&As and story pitches
Identify and manage Tier-1 speaking opportunities for senior executives and execute external communications strategy
Work in partnership with government relations team to advance Applied’s point of view and build relationships with policy reporters
Work closely with Applied’s international communications leads and drive deep collaboration on major corporate news, including working with them on PR materials
Drive story mining and identify interesting stories to tell by engaging with key internal stakeholders and subject matter experts
Manage the digital newsroom and work with internal stakeholders on compelling and engaging owned content
Develop tracking and reporting for corporate PR performance using a data-driven approach