Public Relations Specialist

Harmonic; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 117,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmonic Inc. is seeking a proactive Public Relations Specialist with a telecom focus to drive earned media and support integrated marketing strategies.

You will partner with the VP of Marketing to shape narratives, manage media inquiries, and coordinate external communications across B2B telecom markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in PR/Communications/Marketing/Journalism or related field.
• 3–5 years of dedicated PR experience (agency or in-house).
• At least 2 years focused in telecommunications, broadband, networking, or tech infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with telecom, broadband, tech and business journalists; draft pitches to secure earned media coverage.
• Collaborate with VP of Marketing to align external communications with product launches and executive positioning.
• Draft press releases, media kits, white paper summaries, Q&As, and briefing documents with clear telecom storytelling.
• Serve as primary media contact; vet opportunities and prep executives and SMEs for interviews.
• Support PR and media engagement around industry trade shows, product announcements, and speaking opportunities.
• Track media mentions across telecom/tech outlets; report coverage metrics and ROI to marketing leadership.
• Assist marketing leadership in monitoring issues and executing crisis responses.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

AP Style

Education

Bachelor’s degree in PR/Communications/Marketing/Journalism

Tools

Cision

Muck Rack

Meltwater

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an energetic and strategic Public Relations Specialist with a strong background in telecommunications to build and maintain a positive public image for our brand. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Marketing, you will bridge public relations with overall marketing strategy - executing earned media campaigns, shaping core brand narratives, managing media inquiries, and driving integrated awareness initiatives across target B2B and telecom markets.

Location

Remote – this position is 100% remote, ET or CT time zone preferred.

What You Will Be Doing

Key Responsibilities

• Telecom Media Relations & Pitching: Build and maintain active relationships with key telecommunications, broadband, tech, and business journalists; draft targeted pitches to secure high-impact earned media coverage in trade and tier-1 publications.
• Marketing Alignment & PR Strategy: Collaborate closely with the VP of Marketing to align external communications, network product launches, and executive positioning with broader company growth goals.
• Press Materials & Technical Storytelling: Draft press releases, media kits, white paper summaries, executive Q&As, and briefing documents that translate complex telecom infrastructure concepts into compelling narratives.
• Inbound Media & Spokesperson Prep: Serve as the primary frontline contact for media inquiries, vetting opportunities and preparing executives and technical SMEs prior to interviews and panel appearances.
• Tradeshow & Event Publicity: Support PR and media engagement surrounding major industry trade shows, product announcements, and executive speaking opportunities.
• Media Monitoring & Sentiment Analysis: Track media mentions across telecom and technology outlets, monitor industry developments, and report coverage metrics and ROI directly to marketing leadership.
• Crisis & Reputation Support: Assist marketing leadership in monitoring emerging issues, technical outages, or market shifts to execute swift, aligned crisis responses.

What You Should Have

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in public relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years of dedicated public relations experience (agency or in-house), with at least 2 years focused specifically in the telecommunications, broadband, networking, or tech infrastructure sectors.
• Media Network: Proven track record of pitching and securing coverage in key telecommunications and technology trade publications.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, and AP Style editing skills, with a demonstrated ability to turn complex technical topics into clear, persuasive stories.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively alongside product marketing, technical subject matter experts, and executive leadership.
• Familiarity with PR databases and media intelligence tools (e.g., Cision, Muck Rack, Meltwater).
• Understanding of integrated marketing strategies, including SEO, digital PR, and account-based marketing (ABM).
• Experience with crisis communications or issues management in telecom or tech environments.

Travel

This position requires approximately 10% travel.

Pay & Benefits

For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $117,000 - $127,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market, location, and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process.

Diversity, Equality, and & Inclusion at Harmonic Inc

At Harmonic, we believe that building and nurturing a global team with diverse backgrounds and voices is critical to our success. Together, we achieve excellence through creativity and innovation , build relationships based on integrity and mutual respect, and deliver the highest quality in every aspect of our business for the benefit of our employees, business partners and shareholders.

Additional Equal Opportunity Statement

Harmonic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Additionally, we will make reasonable accommodation to assist a person with a disability in the application process. If you need an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact [e-mail]

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About Us

Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in virtualized broadband solutions, is transforming multi-gigabit connectivity. The company’s industry-leading cOS™ virtualized broadband platform, suite of solutions for fiber and DOCSIS, and a growing portfolio of AI-powered network intelligence solutions, enable broadband service providers to simplify operations, deliver exceptional subscriber experiences and expand revenue streams. With thousands of vCMTS servers and hundreds of thousands of RPDs deployed globally, Harmonic powers next-generation broadband services with five-nines reliability. Anchored with a customer-first approach and driven by a legacy of innovation, Harmonic supports broadband service providers at every stage of their network evolution. More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com.