Public Relations Manager

About the role

You will play a critical role in advancing the reputation of Lam Research and its industry-transforming technologies through creative, strategic, and high-impact media relations and external communications.

The Corporate Communications Group delivers world-class communications to inform and engage key stakeholders and bring Lam’s brand to life on a global scale. They lead internal and executive communications, executive thought leadership, social presence, and philanthropic efforts through volunteering and the Lam Foundation. In 2025, Lam Research was recognized by PRWeek as one of the Best Places to Work in Communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic public relations plans that result in high-impact and on-message earned media coverage for corporate focus areas and Lam’s industry-leading products and innovations.
• Leverage proven media skills to elevate—and at times protect—the reputation of the company, brand, and products.
• Work with technical subject matter experts to develop compelling public relations content, including press releases, messaging, contributed articles, and pitches.
• Collaborate with Lam’s international public relations and public affairs colleagues and product groups to ensure consistent messaging to media and external stakeholders worldwide.
• Partner with Corporate Communications teammates to execute world-class cross-channel communications.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of public relations experience within the semiconductor or semiconductor capital equipment industry, or with multinational public companies.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of public relations strategies and demonstrated experience working with executives and technology thought leaders on media opportunities.
• Broad, demonstrated media relations skills with business press and technical trade press.
• Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to understand complex technical subject matter, evaluate industry trends, and distill messaging into compelling content for key external audiences.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a problem solver with the ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative, strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to craft fresh, media pitches that resonate with target press and get results.
• Self-starter who can drive strong individual contributions while collaborating closely with a team to achieve Corporate Communications goals.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Must be a U.S. resident. Employment in Fremont, CA or Tualatin, OR.

Experience working in the semiconductor industry is highly preferred.

Pay

Salary range for this position in the California, San Francisco Bay Area: $114,000.00 - $253,000.00. Salary offers depend on factors including location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees in the role. Actual salary may vary due to factors such as unpaid time off, leave, or company-mandated shutdowns.

Schedule

Hybrid roles combine on-site collaboration with remote flexibility. For this role, you will work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week.