Manager, Product Public Relations

Lam Research; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research, a leader in wafer fabrication equipment, seeks an experienced public relations professional to elevate and protect the company’s public brand. You will craft messaging with subject matter experts for press releases, briefings, and bylined articles, collaborating with Lam’s global teams to deliver a unified voice.

You will develop and execute PR plans for strategic product announcements, manage media relations, and drive high-impact coverage while working across regions and

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–8 years of corporate communications experience.
• Proven media experience with business and technical trade outlets.
• Exceptional writing skills.
• Strong organizational skills; can manage complex programs in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry is preferred.
• Ability to distill complex technical subject matter for key audiences.
• Able to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Support core corporate PR activities, media relations, crisis and issues management.
• Develop creative PR strategies for strategic product announcements and earned media at scale.
• Create press releases, messaging, bylined articles, and executive briefing materials.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop messaging for Lam’s global communications team.
• Coordinate with regional teams to support launches of new products and technology solutions.
• Coordinate with regional PR partners and facilitate internal review of external content.
• Build and maintain relationships with reporters and influencers; own semiconductor trade media relations.
• Measure results and adjust plans to maximize impact.
• Engage across regions to promote Lam’s external voice and culture.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Technical writing

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Crisis communications

Travel readiness

Job description

Lam Research is seeking a dynamic, self‑starter and experienced public relations professional to join its Public Relations Team. Reporting to the Director of Public Relations, you will leverage proven media skills to elevate and protect the company’s public brand, profile, and reputation. You will support core public‑relations programs and activities and develop and execute smart public‑relations plans that result in high‑impact and on‑message earned media coverage for corporate focus areas and strategic wafer‑fabrication equipment product announcements. You will be a skilled writer with deep experience in technology‑related communications and a proven ability to work with subject matter experts to develop compelling external messaging and public‑relations content, including press releases, media briefing materials, and bylined articles. You will also work closely with Lam’s international public relations and the Lam Global Government Affairs teams to speak with one voice to media and external stakeholders around the world.

What You’ll Do

• Support core corporate public relations activities and strategic communications initiatives, inclusive of planning, proactive and reactive media relations, crisis and issues management, and day‑to‑day program management.
• Develop and execute creative and impactful public relations strategies for strategic product announcements that result in earned media coverage at scale.
• Develop press releases, messaging, bylined articles, executive briefing materials, and other public relations content.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to identify major storylines and create impactful messaging resources for Lam’s global communications team to speak to the media about the company and our products in one united voice.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and coordinate with regional teams to develop integrated communications plans to support the launch of select new products and technology solutions.
• Coordinate activity with regional public relations partners and help facilitate internal review and finalization of external content.
• Build and cultivate relationships with key reporters and influencers at target media outlets and industry trade publications. Own media relations with key semiconductor trade outlets.
• Work with agility to build communications plans, measure results, and drive continuous improvement to maximize impact.
• Serve as an effective steward of Lam’s culture by engaging effectively across all regions and stakeholders with an appreciation of cultural differences to help us maximize our global external voice and influence.
• Promote a positive and collaborative working environment where teammates celebrate each other’s successes, share lessons learned, and best practices.

Who We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 6 to 8 years of previous corporate communications experience within multi‑national public companies.
• Demonstrated media experience with business press and technical trade media.
• Exceptional writing skills required.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and proven ability to manage multi‑faced communications programs in a fast‑moving environment.
• Experience working in the semiconductor industry highly preferred.
• Ability to understand complex technical subject matter, evaluate industry trends, and effectively partner with stakeholders to distill messaging for key audiences.
• Deep knowledge of public relations strategies and demonstrated experience working with executives and technology thought leaders on top‑tier media opportunities.
• Creative, strategic thinking and ability to craft and get results with fresh, media pitches that resonate with target press.
• Ability to balance strategy and business acumen to best invest resources and maximize impact.
• Comfortable working without significant oversight and driving follow‑through to impactful execution.
• Ability to handle multiple projects effortlessly, prioritize deliverables, and act with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Our Commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non‑discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company’s intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

The successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits. For more information, visit www.lambenefits.com.