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Lightmatter · 1 week ago

Sr. Staff Corporate Communication Manager

Mountain View, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$157K/yr - $224K/yr

5+ years exp

Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The Sr. Staff Corporate Communication Manager will be the driving force behind managing external communications and establishing Lightmatter’s position as a technology leader across the AI/HPC infrastructure and semiconductor industries.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data CenterMachine LearningSemiconductorSoftware

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and execute the company's comprehensive external communications strategy and corporate narrative, ensuring alignment with Lightmatter's business goals, talent acquisition and product strategies

Own the full lifecycle of press release writing and pitching, from drafting and internal alignment to executing targeted media outreach

Support the content development and narrative strategy for executive speakerships and conference presentations, preparing spokespeople for key industry engagements

Support crisis communications planning and coordinate execution as needed

Act as the primary liaison and point of contact for Lightmatter’s external PR agency, ensuring efficient collaboration, clear strategic direction, and seamless execution of media outreach and related campaigns

Manage the execution of industry analyst relations (AR) programs, securing high-impact coverage and positive positioning

Serve as the internal coordinator and external interface to event organizers and media partners for the purpose of maximizing visibility around Lightmatter announcements and participation at industry events

Lead the monitoring and timely reporting on all media, analyst, and social coverage related to Lightmatter, key competitors, and the photonic interconnect market

Develop, track, and report on key communication metrics, including Share of Voice (SOV), media sentiment, and periodic perceptual audits

Manage and utilize media monitoring platforms (if and when available) to gather insights, track performance, and inform strategy

Plan and execute media and analyst engagement activities related to industry events and conferences, ensuring productive interviews and briefing schedules

Collaborate with Product Marketing to support analyst and ecosystem education initiatives, providing communication expertise and strategic outreach

Qualification

Corporate CommunicationsPublic RelationsMedia RelationsAnalyst RelationsMedia MonitoringVendor ManagementCrisis CommunicationsEvent PlanningOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Required

5+ years of progressive experience in Corporate Communications, Public Relations (PR), Analyst Relations (AR) and/or Media Relations, preferably within the semiconductor, AI/networking hardware, deep-tech, or B2B information technology sector

Demonstrated experience managing complex PR programs, including direct responsibility for press release development, pitching, and media placement

Exceptional command of both oral and written communications with a portfolio showcasing high-level communication strategy and execution

Proven ability to manage external vendor relationships, specifically acting as the primary point of contact for an external PR agency

Experience in media monitoring, analysis, and reporting using industry-standard platforms (e.g., Meltwater, Cision, etc.)