Executive Communications Specialist

Qualcomm Incorporated; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego seeks an Executive Communications Specialist to blend strategy with hands-on content creation for the C‑suite.

You will translate complex business, financial, legal and technology topics into clear executive narratives and align social content with Qualcomm’s priorities and growth goals. This role partners with executive offices, investor relations, legal and product communications to ensure cohesive messaging across LinkedIn, X and other channels, using

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in communications, marketing, public relations, or related work experience; or an equivalent combination.
• Associate’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma with 7+ years of experience.
• Advanced degrees may substitute for up to two years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop executive content for LinkedIn, X and other digital channels reflecting each leader’s voice.
• Maintain accuracy and source discipline, aligning content with press releases and transcripts.
• Collaborate with executive offices, investor relations, legal and other teams to ensure cohesive messaging.
• Create and manage a comprehensive content calendar balancing priorities and events.
• Use AI tools to enhance content creation and experimentation.

Skills

Executive communications

Content development

Social media

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Copilot

Writer

Sprout Social

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Sales, Business Development & Marketing Group, Sales, Business Development & Marketing Group > Marketing Communications

General Summary:

We are seeking a strategic, business-minded communicator to join our Communications team as an Executive Communications Specialist. This San Diego-based role brings equal focus to communications strategy, alignment with Qualcomm’s company vision and business strategy, and high-quality content creation for the social media channels of Qualcomm’s C-suite executives. The ideal candidate will have a strong corporate and executive communications foundation, a passion for technology across Qualcomm’s businesses, from mobile and PC to automotive, industrial IoT, data center, robotics and beyond, and the ability to translate complex business, financial, legal and technology topics into clear, credible executive narratives. They will develop executive communications strategies grounded in company priorities, create compelling social media and digital content tailored to distinct executive voices, apply AI tools to work smarter, and foster collaboration across teams to deliver communications that advance Qualcomm’s leadership story.

Key Responsibilities

Communications Strategy, Company Alignment and Executive Personalization:

• Create tailored social media and digital communications strategies for each C-suite executive, ensuring every plan is aligned with Qualcomm’s company vision, business strategy, corporate priorities and broader communications plan.
• Start every strategy and piece of content from the business outcome, audience and proof point, connecting executive voices to Qualcomm’s growth, diversification, technology leadership and long-term company narrative.
• Build strong relationships with supported executives and their offices to understand their personal styles and communication needs.
• Suggest innovative ideas to enhance executives’ thought leadership and digital presence.

Content Development and Accuracy:

• Develop executive content for LinkedIn, X and other social media and digital channels that reflects each leader’s voice and reinforces approved strategic pillars.
• Maintain strict accuracy and source discipline, aligning all content to approved materials such as press releases, earnings materials, transcripts and keynote remarks.
• Communicate confidently on financial, legal, policy and technology topics, with sound judgment on disclosure and sensitivity.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with executive offices and chiefs of staff, the executive 360 teams, Corporate Communications (Media Relations, Executive Communications, Speakerships and Competitive Communications), and Product and Business Unit Communications to ensure cohesive messaging.
• Partner with Investor Relations, Legal and Government Affairs to align executive content with disclosure, legal and policy considerations.
• Contribute to Editorial Council planning and partner with the social analytics team on reporting and insights.
• Act as a liaison between executive communications and corporate departments, including HR and finance.

Content Calendar Management:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive content calendar that balances strategic priorities, executive priorities, thought leadership angles, corporate campaigns and key events.
• Coordinate with broader marketing and communications initiatives to ensure consistency and timeliness.
• Contribute to team operations, including processes and structures for planning and organization.

Visual Storytelling:

• Partner with designers and use AI tools to create engaging visuals, such as infographics, videos, and presentations.
• Integrate storytelling techniques to simplify complex topics and engage target audiences.
• Comfort capturing photo and video on mobile devices at key moments, campaigns, and events, partnering with production resources as needed.

Audience Insights and Analytics:

• Use analytics tools to gather insights into audience behavior and preferences.
• Track and report on content performance metrics in partnership with the social analytics team to refine strategies and optimize impact.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve engagement and effectiveness.

Innovation and Experimentation:

• Explore and implement new AI tools and techniques to enhance content creation and strategy.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and integrate emerging technologies into workflows.
• Foster creativity and experimentation within the team to drive continuous improvement.

AI-Driven Content Creation:

• Utilize advanced AI tools to draft high-quality, thought leadership focused digital content for Qualcomm’s executives.
• Develop and refine AI agents and prompts to align with each executive’s unique voice and evolving strategic goals.
• Automate routine tasks to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.

This is an office-based position located in San Diego, CA and is expected to comply with the company's onsite work policy.

This is a U.S. based position and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related work experience.
• OR
• Associate's degree and 5+ years of Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related work experience.
• OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 7+ years of Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related work experience.

Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of corporate communications experience, with demonstrated strength in communications strategy, company narrative alignment and executive content creation. In-house and executive communications experience preferred; digital content creation or marketing experience with executive or corporate messaging is a plus.
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand and communicate Qualcomm’s business strategy, financial story, and technology across its businesses.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Writer, or similar platforms), familiarity with analytics platforms (e.g., Sprout Social, native analytics), and comfort with mobile photo and video capture.
• Creativity and Content Creation: Strong ability to craft engaging and impactful content tailored to different executives, technologies, audiences and platforms.
• Collaboration: Proven track record of working cross-functionally with corporate communications, marketing, and executive teams.
• Project Management: Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Innovation: Passion for technology across Qualcomm’s businesses and for exploring new tools, techniques, and approaches to enhance digital communications.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :

$117,700.00 - $176,500.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .