Specialist, Industry Communications
$80,000–$90,000 year
HybridArlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Draft press releases, media advisories, pitches, and briefing materials while translating complex technology data into compelling stories for diverse audiences. Build relationships with technology, business, trade, and consumer media to coordinate interviews and manage media tours, including serving as an official CES spokesperson for broadcast interviews and onsite press operations. Track media coverage and prepare reports measuring communications impact for CTA initiatives. Coordinate communications strategies across membership programs, market research, and standards while supporting priority policy initiatives as needed. Manage media events, tours, and roundtables in person and virtually, ensuring seamless execution of CES planning and panel logistics.
Required Qualifications
- 2-4 years of communications, public relations or media relations experience
- Bachelor's Degree
- Solid business and strategic communications writing skills
- Must be well-spoken
- Must be detail-oriented
- Must be customer service-focused
- Must be organized
- Must be able to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines simultaneously
- Understanding and experience using AI
- Travel to CES is required
- This is an exempt position
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with events, associations or technology companies preferred but not required
- PR agency or journalism experience also preferred
- Communications, English or Journalism concentration preferred
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