Senior Media Relations Manager

ASML•Washington, DC

1d•$110,250 - $161,700•Hybrid

About The Position

ASML is seeking an experienced media relations professional to lead its Washington, D.C. media engagement on semiconductors, technology, public policy, trade, national security, industrial policy and geopolitics. The role builds trusted relationships with U.S. and international journalists, develops proactive media strategies, advises senior leaders, and works closely with U.S. Government Affairs and global Communications teams. It focuses on communicating complex technical, business and policy topics clearly and credibly to external audiences; it is not a lobbying or government relations position. The position is part of ASML’s U.S. Communications team, with a strong dotted-line connection to the global media relations team in the Netherlands. It reports to the Head of U.S. Media Relations and may serve as the senior U.S. media relations point of contact when that leader is unavailable. The role works with international media spokespersons and internal stakeholders, including senior executives, to support strategic decisions where technology, policy and geopolitics intersect. It is based in Washington, D.C., and is hybrid, with work from the ASML D.C. office expected at least three days per week. The role requires access to controlled technology under U.S. Export Administration Regulations. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access it before beginning work. The current annual base salary range is $110,250–$161,700. ASML provides employees and their families medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance; employees may participate in the 401(k) plan and receive eight hours of vacation leave per month and 13 paid holidays annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Significant professional experience in media relations, strategic communications, public affairs communications or journalism, including direct engagement with national, international, business or technology media.
Demonstrated experience communicating about semiconductors or another highly complex technology sector, including the ability to understand technical concepts, business implications and policy considerations and translate them accurately for external audiences.
Experience communicating on public policy, government affairs, international trade, national security, industrial policy and/or geopolitical issues.
Strong writing experience, including messaging, media statements, talking points, Q&A, briefing materials and executive communications.
Experience advising senior leaders on communications strategy, reputation or sensitive external issues.
Strong stakeholder-management skills and demonstrated ability to influence and build trust across a complex, international organization.
Ability to process new information quickly, exercise sound judgment and adapt communications strategies in uncertain or fast-moving situations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Legally authorized to access controlled technology under U.S. Export Administration Regulations before beginning work.

Nice To Haves

Direct semiconductor industry experience and knowledge of the global semiconductor ecosystem.
Existing or demonstrated ability to build relationships with Washington, D.C.-based national and international media, particularly journalists covering semiconductors, technology, trade, national security, economic policy or international affairs.
Experience in semiconductor equipment, advanced manufacturing, AI infrastructure, aerospace/defense, telecommunications, hardware or another highly technical and globally regulated industry.
Working knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, equipment, global supply chains and the policy environment surrounding the industry.
Experience working in a multinational technology company, trade association, government/public affairs environment, communications agency or major media organization.
Experience managing high-profile, sensitive or issues-driven media communications.
Strategic thinking, strong business acumen and ability to connect communications objectives to broader business and policy priorities.
High technical curiosity and ability to quickly learn complex semiconductor technology and industry dynamics.
Ability to translate technical, business and policy content into meaningful, accurate and engaging language for different audiences.
Confident executive presence and strong interpersonal influence; ability to build trust with journalists, communications colleagues, senior business leaders and cross-functional partners.
Collaborative and culturally aware approach, with experience working across regions, functions and time zones.
Calm adaptability and sound judgment in evolving or sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

Serve as ASML’s senior media relations lead in Washington, D.C., focusing on semiconductors, technology policy, trade, national security, industrial policy and geopolitics.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with U.S. and international journalists covering semiconductors, technology, business, trade, economic policy, national security and international affairs.
Develop and execute proactive media strategies that support ASML’s business objectives, reputation and government affairs priorities.
Monitor developments in the semiconductor industry, ASML’s technology and the policy environment; identify media opportunities and reputational risks and advise stakeholders.
Develop and review media statements, talking points, Q&A, briefing materials and other communications on complex or sensitive technology and policy issues, including export controls, trade measures, industrial policy and supply-chain resilience.
Arrange and support interviews, background briefings and other engagements between journalists and ASML executives or subject-matter experts.
Prepare and advise senior executives for media engagement on complex technical, business, policy and geopolitical topics.
Partner with U.S. Government Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Corporate Communications and the global Media Relations team to align messaging and communications strategy.
Provide communications colleagues with insight into U.S. policy and media developments and increase understanding of government affairs and geopolitical topics across the global communications organization.
Measure and evaluate media activities against communication and business objectives and use insights to refine strategy.