Operations and Planning Specialist

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Retirement benefits

Discounted products

Tuition reimbursement

Bonuses & relocation

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking an Operations and Planning Specialist to support daily operations and planning for Apple’s worldwide communications team. You will collaborate with PR, Finance, Product Marketing and Marcom to optimize processes and calendars.

The role requires 3–5 years in PR or communications operations, strong Excel/Keynote skills, and fluency in English. Apple offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive base pay range.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years relevant experience in public relations or communications operations.
• Strong proficiency in Keynote, Numbers, Excel.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Work closely the operations and planning lead and with teams across Apple PR, Finance, Product Marketing and Marcom.
• Identify and implement best practices across the product and corporate communications organization, as well as worldwide.
• Development and upkeep of PR processes.
• Managing of planning calendars.

Skills

Keynote

Numbers

Excel

Tools

CMS

HTML

Python

SQL

Job description

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. You bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish! Apple's worldwide communications team informs the world about the Company, our innovative products and services, and the values that drive our company. The team includes professionals with backgrounds in public relations strategy, journalism, buzz marketing and event production. We’re looking for trailblazing, collaborative professionals from a variety of creative fields. If that’s you, then your next home may be here. Come and do the best and most exciting work of your career at Apple.

Description

Apple is seeking an Operations and Planning Specialist toSupport the day-to-day operations and planning queries of the communications team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely the operations and planning lead and with teams across Apple PR, Finance, Product Marketing and Marcom
• Identify and implement best practices across the product and corporate communications organization, as well as worldwide
• Development and upkeep of PR processes
• Managing of planning calendars

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience in public relations or communications operations.
• Strong proficiency in Keynote, Numbers, Excel
• Fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge, experience and expertise in communications, public relations and internal/ executive communications.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to work quickly and accurately with time constraints and to deadline.
• Interest and passion for technology and business.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and master new software platforms, content
• management systems (CMS), or proprietary internal tools, is welcomed.
• Familiarity with basic coding concepts (HTML, Python, or SQL) or advanced search syntax (Boolean logic).
• Strong experience in building consensus and driving collaboration by building positive relationships and using data.
• Natural self starter, with the ability to see the big picture and simultaneously focus on the details.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $91,700 and $180,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• retirement benefits
• a range of discounted products and free services
• reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
• discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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