IBM Media Relations Professional 

United States, California, San Francisco 

54585496

In this role you will partner with colleagues, executive leadership, outside agencies and stakeholders to drive a comprehensive Corporate Communications strategy and expand awareness of IBM, with a focus on the San Francisco market. This includes a range of activity spanning media relations, executive communication, thought leadership, message development, events, and more — all with a heavy focus on AI for Business.

• Minimum of 9 years relevant experience in public relations, communications and/or the media industry; Experience in enterprise tech PR — or tech adjacent roles — strongly preferred.
• Experience developing and executing comprehensive, multi-platform communications strategies.
• Strong track record of securing and managing media placements across a wide variety of print, digital and broadcast outlets.
• Proven ability to make, manage and maintain relationships with media.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to effectively adapt tone and style for various audiences across multiple platforms and formats.
• Experience working with C-Suite and senior level executives.
• A fast-learner, with relentless curiosity and interest in a broad range of topics such as current events and cultural moments, emerging technologies, financial markets, sustainability, etc.
• A nimble, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality; the ability to transition and/or also support success across a wide range of assignments.
• Self-motivated and proactive, highly organized and deadline-oriented; experience managing complex projects with minimal oversight
• An entrepreneurial and creative mindset; always looking for the new and the next, open to big ideas and experimentation.
• Knowledgeable about – or deeply interested in – IBM’s past, present and future with an understanding of its evolving position in the enterprise technology industry, global business and society.