Senior PR Manager, Audio

Apple•Cupertino, CA

About The Position

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. You bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish! Apple's worldwide communications team informs the world about the Company, our innovative products and services, and the values that drive our company. The team includes professionals with backgrounds in public relations strategy, journalism, buzz marketing and event production. We’re looking for trailblazing, collaborative professionals from a variety of creative fields. If that’s you, then your next home may be here. Come and do the best and most exciting work of your career at Apple!

Requirements

A minimum of 10+ years experience in public relations, either at a PR agency or within a corporate setting
Experience with and passion for technology, specifically audio or related PR spaces
BS/BA or equivalent experience
Strong media relations skills
Ability to craft product messaging
Ability to create communications programs
Ability to manage launch events
Ability to drive consumer momentum across key products and features
Proven track record of strong media relations skills
Experience working with social influencers
Ability to effectively distill complex technologies into easily understood messaging
Keen ability to see around corners
Track record of managing launches
Track record of successful momentum storytelling
Track record of crisis communications

Nice To Haves

A positive team-player attitude and passionate about consumer technology
Proactive, organized, and meticulous project manager with a passion for executing excellent, efficient, and detail-oriented work.
Sets clear deadlines that drive success
Go-getter and natural self-starter who learns quickly and strives to excel to ensure their team’s success
Creative strategist who can effectively turn their ideas into reality
Effective collaborator who will work cross functionally across teams and geographies while demonstrating integrity at all times
Ability to handle multiple projects and issues, and thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment.
Excited to tackle challenges that require excellent problem-solving and the ability to navigate through ambiguity
Excellent writing and editing skills, verbal communications skills, and detailed project management skills
Strong interpersonal skills, experience in building consensus and driving collaboration by building positive relationships and using data
Expertise working across product marketing, engineering, and other internal stakeholders, with the ability to dive deep into technological details
Ability to quickly analyze media coverage and sentiment, see around corners and apply insights to the team’s work