Public Relations Specialist

Harmonic

. Build and maintain relationships with telecommunications, broadband, technology, and business journalists .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,000 - $127,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public relations within the telecommunications and technology sectors, with a strong ability to craft compelling narratives from complex technical topics. Proven skills in media engagement, crisis communications, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic marketing goals.

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Public Relations ExperienceTelecommunications Sector ExpertiseMedia Engagement SkillsCrisis Communications ExperienceAP Style Editing Skills

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Hard Skills

Media PitchingPress Release WritingNarrative DevelopmentMetrics ReportingCrisis Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationPersuasion

Tools & Technologies

CisionMuck RackMeltwater

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsBroadbandNetworkingTech InfrastructureIntegrated Marketing StrategiesDigital PRAccount-Based Marketing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain relationships with telecommunications, broadband, technology, and business journalists
Draft targeted pitches to secure earned media coverage in trade and tier-1 publications
Collaborate with the VP of Marketing to align external communications, network product launches, and executive positioning with company growth goals
Draft press releases, media kits, white paper summaries, executive Q&As, and briefing documents
Translate complex telecom infrastructure concepts into compelling narratives
Serve as the primary contact for media inquiries
Vet media opportunities and prepare executives and technical subject matter experts for interviews and panel appearances
Support PR and media engagement for industry trade shows, product announcements, and executive speaking opportunities
Track media mentions and industry developments
Report coverage metrics and ROI to marketing leadership
Assist with crisis and reputation support related to technical outages, emerging issues, and market shifts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
3–5 years of dedicated public relations experience (agency or in-house)
At least 2 years focused specifically in telecommunications, broadband, networking, or tech infrastructure sectors
Proven track record of pitching and securing coverage in key telecommunications and technology trade publications
Exceptional written, verbal, and AP Style editing skills
Ability to turn complex technical topics into clear, persuasive stories
Ability to collaborate with product marketing, technical subject matter experts, and executive leadership
Familiarity with PR databases and media intelligence tools such as Cision, Muck Rack, and Meltwater
Understanding of integrated marketing strategies, including SEO, digital PR, and account-based marketing (ABM)
Experience with crisis communications or issues management in telecom or tech environments
Approximately 10% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Approximately 10% travel
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment