Senior Manager, Tech PR & Corporate Communications

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Public Relations to lead external communications and global media relations. The role focuses on transforming complex semiconductor technology topics into clear growth narratives, partnering with Investor Relations, Government Relations and business units to raise the company’s profile as a technology leader.

You will craft high-impact communications, manage press assets, and coordinate speaking opportunities while guiding international

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in B2B tech, media, or adjacent industries. Semiconductor industry experience preferred
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to unpack complex technology, track industry trends, and partner with stakeholders to create compelling messages for key external audiences
• Proven track record of working in high-impact journalism, corporate PR teams or agencies
• Detail‑oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong capabilities cultivating relationships with journalists and influencers, and managing agencies, ideally in the semiconductor industry
• Excellent writer with ability to up‑level technical messages into compelling narratives that are understandable to key audiences
• Outstanding project‑management skills with ability to balance multiple projects
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic PR plans for high-impact earned media coverage and owned content that drive a clear, consistent story of Applied as a critical technology enabler in the AI era
• Build relationships with journalists and media partners, organize media roundtables and drive proactive executive thought leadership initiatives
• Support major corporate announcements such as earnings, partnerships, M&A and manufacturing stories
• Lead development of PR assets such as press releases, messaging documents, Q&As and story pitches
• Identify and manage Tier-1 speaking opportunities for senior executives and execute external communications strategy
• Work in partnership with government relations team to advance Applied’s point of view and build relationships with policy reporters
• Work closely with Applied’s international communications leads and drive deep collaboration on major corporate news
• Drive story mining and identify interesting stories to tell by engaging with key internal stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Manage the digital newsroom and work with internal stakeholders on compelling and engaging owned content
• Develop tracking and reporting for corporate PR performance using a data-driven approach

Skills

Exceptional writing

Journalism experience

Media relations

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or related field

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Public Relations to lead external communications and global media relations. The role focuses on transforming complex semiconductor technology topics into clear growth narratives, partnering with Investor Relations, Government Relations and business units to raise the company’s profile as a technology leader.

You will craft high-impact communications, manage press assets, and coordinate speaking opportunities while guiding international