Senior Communication and Public Relations(PR) Specialist

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Applied Materials is a 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 display 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 literally 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. 

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Role Summary
Lead integrated external communications across media, social media, website, and selected CSR-related initiatives to strengthen corporate reputation, support business priorities, and ensure clear, consistent external positioning.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute integrated external communications strategies across earned, shared, and owned channels in support of business priorities and corporate reputation
- Lead proactive and reactive communications planning, including media relations, messaging development, press materials, issue response coordination, and spokesperson support
- Manage and optimize Korean-language website content in line with the PESO model, and continuously analyze content performance, user engagement, and channel effectiveness to improve external positioning
- Oversee corporate social media planning and execution to ensure alignment with business priorities, brand standards, and external messaging
- Coordinate external-facing content with relevant internal stakeholders, including cross-functional collaboration related to employer branding and broader corporate positioning
- Support CSR-related communications and program planning, including coordination of funding-related processes, stakeholder alignment, and supporting materials
- Manage communications programs with strong ownership of timelines, approvals, quality, governance, and budget
- Work effectively with external agencies and partners to deliver high-quality communications outcomes
- Create clear and compelling communications assets, including press releases, statements, Q&A, executive messaging, website content, social content, briefing materials, and related external communications materials
- Identify visibility opportunities, emerging issues, and reputational risks, and recommend communication actions based on business context
- Actively leverage AI tools to improve content development, workflow efficiency, analysis, and execution quality across communications activities

Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in external communications, corporate communications, public relations, or related fields
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively in a global business environment
- Strong understanding of the PESO model and experience applying it to integrated channel and content planning
- Proven experience managing external communications across media, digital, and owned channels
- Demonstrated ability to manage program budgets, multiple priorities, and end-to-end execution with a high level of ownership and accountability
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse functions, levels, and cultural contexts
- Experience working with and managing external agencies and partners
- Strong judgment, project management capability, and attention to detail in fast-moving or sensitive situations
- Ability to independently plan, drive, and complete work from strategy through execution
- Experience in IT, semiconductor, or B2B companies is preferred
- Demonstrated interest in actively using AI tools to improve productivity and communications effectiveness is preferred

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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.