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San Jose, CA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Western Digital is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Manager of Corporate Communications to lead proactive and integrated communications programs for our business. This role will focus on developing external narratives that elevate the businesss reputation with media analysts customers and other key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller experienced in technology communications comfortable working in a global matrixed environment and confident as a communications leader. You will report to the Head of Corporate Communications and be responsible for managing corporate issues that have the potential to impact the reputation of Western Digital. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership product marketing HR executive communications and the broader corporate marketing and communications team to align and amplify Western Digitals strategy product innovation and leadership in the data infrastructure space.

The individual must be able to think quickly manage multiple ongoing issues on parallel paths understand technical and nuanced topic areas have exceptional writing skills and deliver communications strategy concisely with a variety of stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Develop and lead strategic corporate communications plans aligned with company objectives and business milestones.
  • Drive earned media opportunities and develop compelling messaging and contentincluding press releases executive quotes media pitches bylines blogs and social media.
  • Serve as a trusted communications business partner to senior leaders supporting thoughtleadership platforms interviews events awards and speeches.
  • Develop and lead a global spokespersons program to promote cohesive corporate messaging across all worldwide platforms.
  • Help triage and manage inbound inquiries.
  • Partner with product and crossfunctional teams to promote sustainability technology/innovations corporate initiatives product launches and roadmaps.
  • Support issues management and inbound media inquiries to ensure consistent messaging across stakeholders and geographies.
  • Collaborate crossfunctionally with executive and internal communications sales corporate and product marketing legal and HR to ensure message consistency alignment and a proactive PR calendar.
  • Manage a thirdparty endorsements program to protect the companys brand and reputation.
  • Measure and report on the effectiveness of campaigns and media coverage to optimize communications impact.

Qualifications :

REQUIRED

  • 10 years of corporate communications or public relations experience preferably in the B2B technology or data infrastructure sector.
  • Deep understanding of the enterprise storage data center and cloud ecosystemfamiliarity with HDD technologies a strong plus.
  • Proven track record of building integrated communication strategies that drive awareness engagement and business value.
  • Strong media experience with an established network of relevant contacts a plus.

SKILLS

  • Exceptional writing editing and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex technologies for multiple audiences.
  • Executive presence and experience working directly with senior leaders and crossfunctional teams.
  • Experience managing agencies and budgets; global experience a plus.
  • Bachelors degree in Communications Journalism Marketing or related field. Masters degree preferred.


Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race color ancestry religion (including religious dress and grooming standards) sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions breastfeeding or related medical conditions) gender (including a persons gender identity gender expression and genderrelated appearance and behavior whether or not stereotypically associated with the persons assigned sex at birth) age national origin sexual orientation medical condition marital status (including domestic partnership status) physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information protected medical and family care leave Civil Air Patrol status military and veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our nondiscrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees our company our customers and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at  to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Based on our experience we anticipate that the application deadline will be 07/25/2025 3 months from posting) although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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Employment Type :

Fulltime

Employment Type

Full-time

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