Public Relations, Media & Events Manager

Micron Consumer Products Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm based in California is seeking a Public Relations, Media & Events Manager to drive brand strategy and enhance media relations. This role includes managing PR campaigns, events, and vendor relationships while ensuring alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in public relations and event management, with a strong focus on consumer outreach. A proven track record in media relations and effective communication is essential. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in PR/communications and events, consumer experience preferred.
• Proven media relations capability and launch support experience.
• Strong executive communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement PR strategy aligned to business priorities.
• Manage media relationships and facilitate proactive media opportunities.
• Own and coordinate events across trade shows and customer engagements.

Skills

PR/communications experience

Media relations capability

Event management

Project management

Job description

A leader in memory solutions Lexar delivers best-in-class products. For consumers and businesses alike, we have committed ourselves to quality, performance, and customer service. It is our mission to design a broad range of memory solutions focused on high performance, exceptional reliability, and outstanding customer service. We provide our partners with top-notch services, from instant technical support and professional services to streamlined and efficient delivery processes that leverage our many years of experience. Our cutting-edge products drive higher performance, increase efficiency, and deliver unwavering reliability. Our continued commitment to innovation ensures we are positioned to deliver superior solutions for our customers, partners, and communities.

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for Public Relations, Media & Events Manager is responsible for shaping and amplifying the company’s brand narrative through strategic media relations, PR campaigns, thought leadership, and owned events. This role serves as a key liaison between the company and media, influencers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring communications are consistent, compelling, and timely—and support business and brand objectives.

Responsibilities:

PR & Media:

• Build PR strategy & plans aligned to business priorities and launch roadmap.
• Partner with the in-house Copywriter on PR content; own direction, briefs, review cycles, approvals, and distribution.
• Manage media relationships and drive proactive opportunities (briefings, interviews, bylines, awards, speaking).
• Prepare spokespeople (briefing docs, Q&A, talking points); manage inbound inquiries and issues escalation.

Events:

• Own the events program: trade shows, customer/partner events, media moments, sponsorships, executive engagements.
• Set objectives, budgets, timelines, staffing plans, and deliverables; lead key events end-to-end.
• Ensure brand consistency across booth/experience, assets, messaging, and on-site execution.
• Run debriefs and ensure follow-up actions are documented and completed.

Vendors & Budget:

• Manage PR agencies and event vendors; own SOWs, timelines, and quality.
• Manage PR/events budgets within scope; track spend and outcomes.

People Management

• Lead and develop the Events & Media Coordinator; set weekly priorities and execution standards.
• Coordinate day-to-day priorities across key partners (Sales and Marketing, plus Product/Operations as needed) to ensure timelines, approvals, and follow-through stay on track.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 5+ years in PR/communications and events (consumer experience strongly preferred).
• Proven media relations capability and launch support experience.
• Proven event ownership from planning through on-site execution.
• Strong executive communication, project management, and approval discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hardware/semiconductor/storage/manufacturing experience.

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