Corporate Media Relations Manager, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Location:
United States, Houston

Category:
Public Relations

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

115500.00 - 266000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

This is an opportunity to join HPE’s world-class Global Communications team. With scores of communicators across the globe, we advocate for HPE’s corporate strategy, business innovation, and thought leadership. We’re looking for a Corporate Media Relations & Corporate Communications Manager who is motivated to build new and deepen existing relationships with high-profile business and financial journalists alongside devising and implementing thoughtful 360-audience communication planning strategies for corporate initiatives.

Job Responsibility:

Accountability for playing a key role in shaping HPE’s media strategy to enhance its public perception
Develop and implement comprehensive strategic public relations programming strategies, including for corporate announcements, trend pitches, media events, thought leadership, and executive visibility
Advance and advocate for HPE’s company story by fostering and maintaining strong relationships with key corporate media outlets and journalists
incorporate new and existing engagement techniques to increase visibility of HPE
Serve as one of our primary points of contact for business and national media inquiries, responding to journalists as well as frequently and proactively engaging to promote HPE’s corporate narrative
Create story angles and pitches -- writing corporate articles and memos, and drafting key messaging points, media materials, and briefing documents for executives
Regularly analyze relevant media trends, providing perspective and insights that inform strategic decisions and strategies
Develop media engagement interest and skills among senior executives and other spokespeople through media training and ongoing guidance
Continually identify new potential corporate HPE spokespeople
Lead or contribute to the development and execution of integrated corporate communication plans that align with HPE’s business objectives and protect the company’s reputation
Contribute to corporate communication projects across various areas, including those driven by financial communications, crisis communications, and thought leadership teams
Ensure consistent and cohesive messaging across HPE’s media relations teams globally, helping to coordinate assets including company statements, talking points, and executive briefing materials
Build and maintain strong internal relationships to ensure alignment and support for corporate media relations and brand management effort
Protect and enhance the organization’s reputation by ensuring all external and internal communications are consistent and reflect the organization’s values and corporate narrative
Assist in handling crisis management situations as necessary to protect HPE's reputation and maintain stakeholder trust
Monitor public perception of the company and assist in proactively addressing potential organizational risks

Requirements:

BA or BS in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or related field
a Master’s degree or professional certification is a plus
10+ years of experience in media relations, corporate communications, financial communications, business journalism, investor relations, or a related field
Prior corporate work experience or large agency experience is highly preferred
Highly prefer recent experience managing media relations in support of global corporate communications or top executive leadership and/or the c-suite
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Preference for candidate based in the greater Houston, Texas area

Nice to have:

Fast, deadline-driven thinker used to working under pressure and juggling multiple time-sensitive requests or project management milestones
Superior writing skills, with little need for editing
Ability to informally manage team members in ambiguous situations within a matrixed environment
Adaptive, flexible mindset to pivot to meet evolving business and Global Communications needs
Attuned to addressing the needs of all stakeholders in developing strategic communication plans and programs in a collaborative, effective way
Aptitude for mature executive presence, displaying comfort and confidence in providing communications counsel to all executive levels
Interest in adding to a media center of excellence with ideas and best practices
Willingness to lead on both major and minor points of implementation
Interest in contributing to further development of a high-performing team

What we offer:

Health & Wellbeing
Personal & Professional Development
Unconditional Inclusion

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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