Associate Manager, Public Relations

Job overview

The Associate Manager, Public Relations role is onsite daily in San Jose, CA, in alignment with Samsung Semiconductor’s flexible work policy. The annual base pay range is $117,000–$175,000, with incentive opportunities also described. Samsung Semiconductor develops technology solutions used in products and infrastructure including smartphones, electric vehicles, data centers, and IoT devices. The role develops and executes U.S. media-relations strategies to build brand awareness and support business objectives. By shaping storylines, securing coverage, coordinating communications activities, and monitoring media response, the associate manager helps deliver consistent messaging and engage target audiences.

What you'll do

• Implement earned-media strategies aligned with company goals
• build relationships with media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers
• pitch stories and secure coverage
• plan and coordinate press conferences, media events, product launches, and other public-relations activities
• collaborate with headquarters, marketing, business units, and internal teams on consistent messaging
• report on PR activities, media coverage, and campaign performance
• monitor coverage and respond to inquiries or potential crises.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate manager

public relations

san jose ca

onsite

u.s. media relations

earned media

technology industry

crisis communications

annual base pay $117,000–$175,000

samsung semiconductor

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• 4+ weeks of paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
• charitable giving match
• fertility or adoption stipend, caregiver support, and medical travel support
• confidential therapy sessions
• onsite café and gym
• flexible work environment.

Why this role

Daily onsite presence in San Jose; requires a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of public-relations agency and in-house experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), 4+ weeks of paid time off, holidays, sick leave, family support, wellness resources, and onsite café and gym.

About the employer

Samsung Semiconductor is hiring for this role. Industry: Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing. Sector: 33.