Hybrid Cloud Public Relations Manager
This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2-3 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Job Family Definition:
Come help lead the PR program for the Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) hybrid cloud business that consist of market leading solutions for AI, private and hybrid cloud, storage, data protection and cloud services. Cultivate and maintain strong, proactive, two-way relationships with journalist that result in positive media coverage for Hewlett Packard Enterprise and the hybrid cloud business unit. This role will help lead the media strategy for several market leading B2B IT solutions and will require the development and execution of press releases, media pitching, key message development, and executive prep, coaching and counseling to ensure that announcements, and interviews are done well. Must have a strong understanding of the B2B IT technology market. For example, previous experience in cloud, storage, security, compute, networking, AI, enterprise software, etc. is highly recommended. The role will also require the management of PR agencies to help execute against stated plans and objectives.
Management Level Definition:
Applies advanced subject matter knowledge in media relations and communications to drive market awareness for the company. Frequently contributes to the development of new storylines, and pitches that will drive positive media coverage. Works on complex problems where market analysis, subject matter expertise and diplomacy of situations is important as a communication leader. As part of the broader global communication team will participate in 360 communication projects. Looking for a self-starter that can help lead PR for an iconic technology brand, and company.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, and lead key PR strategies and programs in support of business objectives.
- Lead news and launch activities, including drafting press releases, key messages, presentations, and securing and executing media interviews.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with journalist (business and trade press).
- Provide media and spokesperson coaching
- Manage the PR agency partnership.
Education and Experience Required:
- 5+ years of experience in public relations, or communications.
- BA or BS in Communications, English, Marketing or Business Administration is a plus.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong understanding of the B2B enterprise IT technology market.
- Advanced writing and editing skills
- Strong communications skills
- Ability to take complex concepts and messages and transform into an audience- resonating story.
- Organization and program management skills.
- Ability to link PR plans and activities to business results.
- Proven analytic skills (measurement, ROI).
- Comfortable as a spokesperson for the company and/or business unit.
- Fluency in local language and English.
- High levels of tact and diplomacy.
Additional Skills:
Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning (Inactive), Active Listening, Bias, Business, Business Communications, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Design Thinking, Empathy, Executive Communications, Executive Visibility, External Communication, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Personal Initiative, Policy and procedures, Program Management {+ 4 more}
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
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Job:
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Job Level:
Expert
States with Pay Range Requirement
The expected salary/wage range for a U.S.-based hire filling this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. If this is a sales role, then the listed salary range reflects combined base salary and target-level sales compensation pay. If this is a non-sales role, then the listed salary range reflects base salary only. Variable incentives may also be offered. Information about employee benefits offered can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html.
USD Annual Salary: $101,900.00 - $234,500.00
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What We Do
In 1939, Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard, college friends turned business partners, started the original Silicon Valley startup in the space of a rented Palo Alto garage. Starting with audio oscillators, the friends built the foundation for a company that would grow to become a global leader in enterprise technology.
More than 75 years later, our success is exemplified through our employees’ drive to advance ideas that bring meaningful innovations to life for our customers and partners around the globe. We are guided by our mission to help customers use technology to turn ideas into value, and empower them to transform industries, markets and lives. We simplify Hybrid IT, power the Intelligent Edge and provide the expertise to make it all happen.
