Job Description
Apple's Communications team shapes and shares with the world the stories about our innovative products and services, and the values that drive everything we do. The team includes professionals with a range of backgrounds including public relations, journalism, social media, writing and buzz marketing. We’re looking for trailblazing, creative and collaborative professionals from a variety of fields. If that’s you, then your next home may be here. Come and do the best and most exciting work of your career at Apple!
We are currently seeking a PR Manager for our Communications team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing the communications strategy and proactively managing activity with media and influencers to drive understanding and excitement around Apple Corporate Initiatives and Programs. This role will focus on increasing awareness of existing programs, and broadening relationships with media and influencers on established and emerging platforms.
Description
The successful candidate will bring energy, ideas and an appetite to bring fresh storytelling ideas to fruition, and will work collaboratively with Apple executives, and a variety of other teams and functions to create and deliver the activity that increases awareness and understanding. This may include other PR managers, country PR managers and other cross-functional teams. The role will focus on several areas within corporate communications, including operations and responsibilities include creating and managing PR programs; partnering with teams across Apple to develop messaging and competitive analysis; and managing issues in a fast-paced news environment.
You will help us find new relationships among the talent and communities that use our products to deliver the world’s most exciting work, and will support our efforts in finding new media and social platforms through which we can tell those stories.
Minimum Qualifications
- 7-10 years experience in public relations, influencer relations or PR agency.
- Fluency in English is required.
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- BS/BA or equivalent experience preferred.
- Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
- Develops and delivers effective communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Analyses complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Understands internal and external stakeholder requirements, expectations, and needs.
- Experience in media relations and have developed a network of media contacts in creative, tech, design and cultural platforms.
- Successfully delivered creative PR campaigns that have created meaningful impact.
- Self-motivated, possess a positive team-player attitude and passionate about consumer technology. Self-starter who is dedicated and demonstrates creative and critical thinking abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Superb attention to detail.
- Able to work with ambiguity and on complex topics across multiple jurisdictions. Skilled in multi-tasking, delivering under tight timelines, adapting quickly to change.
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
- At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,900 and $216,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
- Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
The successful candidate will bring energy, ideas and an appetite to bring fresh storytelling ideas to fruition, and will work collaboratively with Apple executives, and a variety of other teams and functions to create and deliver the activity that increases awareness and understanding. This may include other PR managers, country PR managers and other cross-functional teams. The role will focus on several areas within corporate communications, including operations and responsibilities include creating and managing PR programs; partnering with teams across Apple to develop messaging and competitive analysis; and managing issues in a fast-paced news environment.
You will help us find new relationships among the talent and communities that use our products to deliver the world’s most exciting work, and will support our efforts in finding new media and social platforms through which we can tell those stories.
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