Sr. Manager, Public Relations

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Senior Manager, Public Relations

Location: CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled, agile and experienced public relations Senior Manager to join our small team. This role is pivotal in transforming the PR organization from one of pure content creation to one of strategy, execution and measurable results. The ideal candidate will be able to sift through the numerous internal press release and content requests and determine what holds news value and what does not, build out plans, execute against those and to deliver demonstrative results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders, customers and partners to ensure alignment between corporate goals and media relations activities.
• Proactively generate and shape compelling stories that break through the noise and resonate with the media.
• Build and maintain influencer relationships built upon respect and productive working partnerships.
• Have a passion for learning complex technologies and an ability to distill those and thoughts into messages and story arcs that are sticky.
• A keen ability to know what will resonate and what will not.
• An ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with many stakeholders under shifting sand.
   

Required Qualifications:

• University degree, preferably in Public Relations, Communications, or Marketing.
• Experience leading communications functions for technology companies with complex technologies.
• Demonstrated expertise in semiconductors and/or embedded computing.
• A network of press and analyst contacts that can be leveraged to support the company’s objectives.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a mind for strategy.
   

Key Skills:

• A track record of results in media relations, strategy, and planning.
• In-depth knowledge of analyst relations and public relations best practices.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to work.
• Outstanding interpersonal and writing skills, capable of crafting and communicating clear, impactful messages.
   

Company Overview:

Cadence is a market leader in AI-driven computational software, specialized computational hardware, and IP that is used to bring innovative design concepts to reality.  Our design solutions, based on our “Intelligent System Design™ strategy, are essential for the world’s leading semiconductor and systems companies to build products from chips to full electromechanical systems that serve a wide range of markets, including automotive, aerospace, hyperscale computing, mobile communications, industrial, life sciences, and robotics.  In 2024, Cadence was recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the world’s top 100 best-managed companies. Learn more at www.cadence.com.

Why Join Us?

At Cadence, you will be part of a culture that encourages innovation and growth. We provide an inclusive environment built on trust and integrity. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

The annual salary range for California is $196,000 to $216,000. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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