Head of Analyst Relations

Apple’s communications team shapes and shares with the world the stories about our innovative products and services, and the values that drive everything we do. The team includes professionals with a range of backgrounds including public relations, journalism, social media, writing and buzz marketing. We’re looking for trailblazing, creative and collaborative professionals from a variety of fields. If that’s you, then your next home may be here. Come and do the best and most exciting work of your career at Apple! We are currently seeking a Head of Analyst Relations for our Communications team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing the communications strategy and proactively managing activity with media, analysts and industry experts to drive understanding and excitement around Apple Products, Services, Values and Technologies.

The Head of Analyst Relations is a highly creative communicator who can establish and maintain lasting relationships with industry analysts and other experts covering Apple and the broader technology space. You will be able to distill the differentiating qualities and user benefits of Apple’s hardware, software, services, chips, and other hardware technologies to key stakeholders. Working cross functionally with colleagues in Product Marketing, Market Insights, Hardware Technologies, engineering, and more, you will engage with analyst firms writing and speaking about Apple, review their reports, and ensure they are briefed and kept up-to-date on all things Apple.

• Responsibilities also include the planning and execution of analyst events, supporting major product launches, momentum activities, writing and developing thoughtful communications and materials, organizing and staffing events and analyst briefings, and identifying and managing issues in a continuous news cycle. You should have a keen ability to prioritize, focus, and simplify key priorities and opportunities, executing projects with a relentless attention to detail.

• A minimum of 10 years experience in public relations or analyst relations roles, in either an agency or corporate setting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Finance, or related field of study.

• Experience effectively communicating the intricacies of products, services, silicon chips, corporate values, earnings news, and all manner of market positioning.
• Strong analyst and influencer contacts and a proven track record of leading events, briefings, and creating new relationships with large and boutique analyst firms.
• Creative mindset that finds new ways to tell compelling narratives, drawing from past experience to effectively convey technically-rich information.
• Experience managing launches/events and momentum analyst programs.
• Ability to work seamlessly across product marketing, engineering, and other internal stakeholder teams, going deep into market details.
• Strong organizational skills - the ability to focus and simplify tasks while managing multiple projects and programs from start to finish.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, able to find the story hidden in the data.
• Ability to quickly analyze analyst reports and sentiment, see around corners and apply insights to the team’s work.
• Effective collaborator who will work cross functionally across teams and geographies while demonstrating integrity at all times.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $182,600 and $274,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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