Public Relations Manager

Manpower San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 163,200; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Communications Professional in San Diego to develop integrated communication strategies. This role involves collaborating with PR agencies and marketing teams, developing plans for product launches, and engaging with the press. Candidates should have extensive experience (7+ years) in communications or public relations, preferably in the tech sector. The position offers a competitive salary range from $131,000 to $163,200 annually.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related work.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills.
• Experience in public relations or product marketing in the tech sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated communications plans for product launches.
• Liaise with PR agencies and oversee media outreach.
• Collaborate with marketing and PR teams to align strategy.

Skills

Media Relations

Messaging, Narrative & Story Development

Strategic Planning

Comprehension of Tech Concepts and Trends

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

We are looking for a tech-savvy, self-motivated communications professional to support Product Communications at the Company, working closely with the Global Marketing team to drive our communications efforts across our growth businesses.

This role will be central to shaping and executing communications strategies that elevate our leadership in high-performance, low-power computing platforms and technologies in areas such as AI and the data center.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute integrated communications plans for product launches, industry events, and strategic initiatives
• Serve as the primary liaison with PR agencies, overseeing deliverables, reporting, and media outreach
• Collaborate with product marketing, product management, and global PR teams to align messaging and strategy
• Build and maintain relationships with North America press
• Monitor media trends and proactively identify opportunities for our company to engage in the news cycles
• Maintain a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration with agency team members and across marketing and communications teams

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related work experience.
• OR Associate's degree and 7+ years of Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related work experience.
• OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 9+ years of Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, 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:

• 7+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or product marketing, preferably in the tech sector
• Proven track record of managing media relations and agency partnerships
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with experience crafting press materials, FAQs, and executive messaging
• Ability to navigate complex technical topics and translate them into compelling narratives
• Experience with influencer marketing and analyst relations is a plus
• Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment and works well with others

Level of Responsibility:

• Provides supervision to direct reports.
• Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information. May require negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Develops and administers budgets, schedules, and performance standards for functional area within the prescribed budgetary objectives of the department.
• Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to make key decisions).
• Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

Top 5 Required Skills:

1. Media Relations
2. Messaging, Narrative & Story Development
3. Strategic Planning, Content Strategy & Creation and Executing PR Campaigns
4. Comprehension of Tech Concepts and Trends
5. Stakeholder Engagement and Cross-Functional Collaboration

Base pay range: $131,000.00/yr - $163,200.00/yr

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Temporary

Job function: Marketing and Public Relations

Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.