Staff Public Relations & Communications Manager

Impinj • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Impinj is seeking a Staff Public Relations & Communications Manager to join its Communications and Partner Marketing team. The role shapes how Impinj engages with media, industry analysts, and other external audiences by turning complex technology into stories that build awareness and advance the business. It is a hands-on, strategic position for a self-starter who can identify communications opportunities, develop compelling angles, and execute them. The role owns integrated external communications across media, analysts, corporate communications, and social media, while partnering with executives and cross-functional teams. The position also leads Impinj’s PR agency relationship and produces external communications content.

The typical U.S. base pay range is $131,200–$196,800. Individual pay depends on factors including role complexity and responsibility, job duties, requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Certain roles may be eligible for merit increases, an annual bonus, stock awards, and/or sales incentives. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits and a 401(k) plan with company match, among other benefits. Benefits may vary depending on employment circumstances and country of work.

The position has access to technologies or data subject to U.S. export control regulations. Additional documentation related to national identity may be required to determine whether an export compliance license is needed. Impinj is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive employment benefits and privileges.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in public relations, media relations, or external communications at a B2B technology company or at an agency working directly for B2B clients.
• Demonstrated record of originating story ideas, pitching media, and securing earned coverage.
• Demonstrated record of building productive relationships with media, agency partners, and industry analysts.
• Experience setting communications strategy and executing independently, with sound judgment, initiative, curiosity, and a strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to translate technical products and concepts—particularly within the wireless semiconductor industry—into clear messages and compelling business narratives.
• Excellent writing, editing, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Experience using performance data to refine approach and demonstrate impact.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in semiconductors, enterprise technology, RAIN RFID, connected products, or related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute an integrated external communications strategy across media, analysts, corporate communications, and social media.
• Create and pitch newsworthy stories that connect Impinj technologies, customers, and partners to issues relevant to external audiences.
• Build and deepen relationships with media, industry analysts, and influencers.
• Lead communications for product and technology launches, partner milestones, industry events, and executive thought leadership to generate measurable impact.
• Own and evolve Impinj’s social media strategy.
• Serve as a trusted communications partner to executives and cross-functional teams, including product marketing, product management, and partner marketing.
• Lead relationships with the PR agency and other external communications resources.
• Write and edit external content, including press releases, media pitches, bylines, and executive talking points.
• Monitor coverage, analyst perspectives, conversations, and competitive developments.
• Use performance metrics to continually improve communications programs.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for U.S.-based employees.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Certain roles may be eligible for merit increases, annual bonus, and stock awards.
• Certain roles may have the opportunity to earn sales incentives, depending on plan terms and role.
• Support for remote work.
• Open paid-time-off policy paired with respect for work/life balance.
• Competitive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed