Hybrid Corporate Media Relations Leader

Zerto; Spring (TX); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Development programs

Unconditional inclusion

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) seeks a Corporate Media Relations Manager to lead business media engagement and craft 360-degree communication strategies for corporate initiatives. You will build relationships with top-tier journalists, translate complex tech topics into engaging stories, and support senior executives with media training.

You will report to the VP, Corporate & Financial Communications, collaborating with crisis, financial, and thought leadership teams to ensure unified

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, English, Economics, Marketing, Political Science, International Affairs; a Master’s or cert is a plus.
• 8+ years of experience in media relations, public relations, corporate communications, financial communications, or related field; corporate/agency experience preferred.
• Experience supporting media relations programs for technology companies, corporate communications initiatives, leadership, and/or senior executives.
• Strong preference for candidates based in the greater Houston, Texas area.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in contributing to and executing HPE’s media strategy to enhance the company’s reputation and visibility.
• Serve as primary contact for business and national media inquiries, acting as spokesperson and promoting HPE’s corporate narrative.
• Support the execution of media relations strategies for earnings and investor days with major media.
• Develop and implement strategic public relations programs, including corporate announcements, trend pitches, media events, and executive visibility opportunities.
• Foster relationships with key corporate media outlets and journalists.
• Create story angles, write corporate articles, and draft messaging points and media materials.
• Regularly analyze media trends and provide insights for planning and execution.
• Contribute to media engagement skills among senior executives and spokespeople; support media training.
• Identify potential HPE spokespeople across the enterprise.
• Translate tech topics into compelling stories across audiences.

Skills

Relationship building

Executive presence

Strong writing skills

Deadline-driven

Education

BA/BS in PR, Communications, Journalism, English, Economics, Marketing, Political Science, International Affairs

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) seeks a Corporate Media Relations Manager to lead business media engagement and craft 360-degree communication strategies for corporate initiatives. You will build relationships with top-tier journalists, translate complex tech topics into engaging stories, and support senior executives with media training.

You will report to the VP, Corporate & Financial Communications, collaborating with crisis, financial, and thought leadership teams to ensure unified