Senior Manager, Corporate PR

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

Salary: $163,000.00 - $224,000.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.  At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits .  Senior Manager, Corporate Public Relations  Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture displays and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

We are looking for an energetic communications professional with a passion for technology and storytelling. As Senior Manager, Corporate Public Relations, you will be part of the External Communications team at Applied responsible for developing and executing high-impact corporate media relations and executive communications strategies that position the company as the market leader in semiconductor equipment.  In this role, you will transform complex technology topics into clear, compelling business growth stories that resonate across audiences, from media and industry analysts to influencers, investors and customers.  You will work closely with groups across the company, especially Investor Relations, Government Relations, Corporate Strategy and business unit leaders and their teams to elevate Applied's reputation as a technology leader.

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, including working with them on PR materials   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