PR Manager / Director
San Jose, CA
Ref Code: CB-pra

about the client
This VPofMarketing.com / Marcom Match client company is a very successful, publicly-traded maker of semiconductors.

responsibilities
A key member of the Corporate Communications team, the Public Relations Manager will participate in the development of the overall communications strategy and tactical plans for each campaign. As a seasoned PR professional and creative thinker, consistently apply innovative approaches to increasing awareness of the company, its value propositions and market successes. Must possess strong relationship-building skills and be able to facilitate communications between the public relations, investor relations, product marketing, and sales in order to maintain message excellence and consistency. Oversee the planning and budgeting for PR as well as manage the relationship and activities of the company's PR agency in North America and Europe.

-- Provide strategic direction for PR activities and corporate positioning.
-- Manage PR agency and consultant resources
-- Develop and extend strong media and analyst relationships.
-- Plan and develop PR related materials (including press releases, backgrounders, PR plans, etc.); manage the approval and release process.
-- Speech and presentation writing for all President, VP and director level executives in North America and Europe
-- Assist in the development and approval of technical and business power point presentations at all venues in North America and Europe
-- Manage the implementation and operation of PR programs (e.g., announcements, speakers bureau, industry analyst briefings, press tours)
-- Help drive social media programs.
-- Monitor industry and PR trends and adopt best practices in a timely manner.

qualifications
-- 7-15 years of PR experience in semiconductor or related tech industry.
-- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

education
BA/BS required.

Contact: Dan Green -- dgreen@vpofmarketing.com

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