Media & PR Lead

Normal Computing

. Develop media relationships across technical trades, mainstream media and selected analysts .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $193,553 - $215,058 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in media relations and public communications, with a strong ability to craft tailored pitches, develop messaging, and prepare executives for public engagements. Proficient in managing complex announcements and building relationships across various media platforms and stakeholders.

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Media RelationsPublic RelationsStrong Writing SkillsExperience in Deep TechStakeholder Coordination

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Hard Skills

Press Release WritingStory DevelopmentSpeaker Proposal CreationBriefing Material PreparationMedia Kit Development

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsAnalytical Thinking

Industry Keywords

Deep TechSemiconductorsAI InfrastructurePublic TalksIndustry Forums

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop media relationships across technical trades, mainstream media and selected analysts
Write tailored pitches, manage incoming requests and maintain an active story pipeline
Build and prioritize opportunities across independent media, podcasts, public talks, panels and industry forums
Develop speaker proposals and recognition nominations and manage engagements
Prepare executives, engineers and researchers for interviews, talks and analyst briefings
Lead PR and public-communications programs for product, research, financing, partnership and company milestone announcements
Develop messaging, craft press releases and manage stakeholder coordination, approvals, pitching, briefings and embargoes
Develop joint partner stories and announcement programs
Recommend investment across media, speaking and recognition opportunities
Write media kits, briefings, Q&A materials and contributed pieces
Develop executive remarks and posts tied to media, speaking and company milestones
Coordinate with social and creative production on content, publication timing and amplification

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial experience in media relations, PR or journalism
Experience in deep tech, semiconductors, AI infrastructure or adjacent industries
Ability to recognize strong stories, develop original angles and write tailored pitches
Experience running complex announcements involving leaders and multiple organizations
Ability to learn unfamiliar technical domains quickly and communicate technical results accurately
Ability to assess media, speaking, panel and alternative media opportunities
Experience building relationships with journalists, independent media, event organizers and external communications teams
Strong writing across press releases, contributed articles, speaker proposals and briefing materials
Experience preparing leaders for public engagements and developing new spokespeople
Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel up to 25% of the time for team meetings, industry conferences, and media engagements as needed
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable disability accommodations