Public Relations Manager

PRSSA at UWM; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a seasoned public relations professional to lead strategic PR and earned media for corporate focus areas and innovative products. You’ll transform complex tech messaging into compelling content while collaborating with executives, SMEs, and global PR teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in semiconductor PR, superb writing, and a track record with multinational companies. Hybrid role based in California; travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of public relations experience in semiconductor industry with multinational companies.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English or similar.
• Distill complex technical messaging into engaging content for external audiences.
• Excellent writing and storytelling abilities; strong media relations track record.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, able to manage multiple projects with urgency.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and work with global teams.
• Experience working with executives and technology thought leaders on media opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic PR plans to secure high‑impact earned media coverage.
• Collaborate with technical SMEs to create press materials, messaging, and pitches.
• Coordinate with international PR and product groups to align messaging globally.
• Partner with Corporate Communications to deliver cross‑channel communications.
• Support executive thought leadership and media opportunities.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Executive communications

Thought leadership

Writing skills

Stakeholder engagement

Travel willingness

Semiconductor industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism or English

Job description

The impact you’ll make

You will play a critical role in advancing the reputation of Lam Research and its industry-transforming technologies through creative, strategic and high-impact media relations and external communications.

The group you’ll be a part of

The Corporate Communications Group delivers world‑class communications to inform and engage key stakeholders and bring Lam’s brand to life on a global scale. They lead our internal and executive communications, executive thought leadership, social presence, and philanthropic efforts through volunteering and the Lam Foundation. In 2025, Lam Research was recognized by PRWeek as one of the Best Places to Work in Communications.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Director of Public Relations, you will develop and execute strategic public relations plans that result in high-impact and on-message earned media coverage for corporate focus areas and Lam’s industry-leading products and innovations. You will leverage your proven media skills to elevate and, at times protect, the reputation of the company, brand, and products. You will work with a range technical subject matter experts to develop compelling public relations content, including press releases, messaging, contributed articles and pitches. You will also work closely with Lam’s international public relations and public affairs colleagues and product groups to speak with one voice to media and external stakeholders around the world. You will collaborate closely with Corporate Communications teammates to execute world‑class cross‑communications across a range of channels.

Who We’re Looking For

• A dynamic and experienced public relations professional with a passion for storytelling and technology.
• Minimum 5-7 years of public relations experience within the semiconductor, or semiconductor capital equipment industry, with multinational public companies, with a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English or similar.
• Have deep knowledge of public relations strategies and demonstrated experience working with executivesand technology thought leaders on media opportunities.
• Broad, demonstrated media relations skills with business press and technical trade press.
• Exceptional, proven writing skills, with the ability to understand complex technical subject matter, evaluate industry trends, and effectively partner with stakeholders to distill complex messaging into compelling content for key external audiences.
• You are highly organized, detail-oriented, a problem solver, and
• Have a proven ability to effortlessly handle multiple projects, prioritize deliverables, and act with a strong sense of urgency in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience working in the semiconductor industry is highly preferred.
• A creative, strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to craft fresh, media pitches that resonate with target press and get results.
• A self‑starter, who can drive both strong individual contributions and work in close collaboration with a team to achieve Corporate Communications goals.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Must be a U.S. resident.Employment in Fremont, CA or Tualatin, OR.

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.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on‑site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On‑site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On‑site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

Salary

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $114,000.00 - $253,000.00.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.