External Communications Generalist

Company Overview

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

KLA is seeking a versatile communications professional to help shape and amplify our corporate narrative across external audiences. As part of the central corporate communications team this role is responsible for developing and executing integrated communications programs that support business priorities strengthen KLAs brand and engage key stakeholders including customers investors talent industry influencers and media.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and strategic storyteller who can translate complex technical concepts into compelling accessible narratives. This individual is creative collaborative and is equally comfortable working on cross-functional teams and driving projects independently.

Key Responsibilities

External Communications

• Write edit and manage a broad range of external content including blogs and articles social media content executive messages web copy press releases and other campaign materials.

• Collaborate with members of the investor relations talent acquisition and other communications teams on comprehensive multi-channel stories and campaigns.

• Manage editorial calendars and content review cycles to ensure timely delivery of content across channels with consistent brand voice and style.

• Develop and drive measurement and performance practices that align with evolving search and engagement trends.

Content Development Strategies

• Research emerging industry and priority technology topics to fuel creative concepts and storytelling approaches.

• Monitor communications trends across digital platforms and recommend new formats channels and content approaches that increase discoverability visibility and engagement.

• Experiment with new content concepts creator-style storytelling visual narratives and audience engagement strategies.

Media Relations Support

• Assist with media relations programs and earned media initiatives including the drafting of press releases media statements briefing materials and other supporting communications assets.

• Collaborate with agency partners on media research trending news topics and relevant analyst reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Communications Journalism Public Relations English Marketing or a related field.

• 8 years of experience in corporate communications public relations journalism or a related communications discipline.

• Exceptional writing editing and storytelling skills with a demonstrated ability to synthesize complex technical information into clear engaging content adapted for multiple audiences and channels.

• Skilled across social media content strategy and emerging digital storytelling trends.

• Proven project management skills with the ability to execute multiple initiatives simultaneously.

• Strong executive presence and ability to work effectively with technical experts leaders and cross-functional teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree plus 8 years experience or Masters degree plus 6 years experience or PhD plus 3 years experience

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors including state minimum pay wage rates location job-related skills experience and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at or at 1- to request accommodation.

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