Qualcomm

Director, Public Relations

Qualcomm$182K — $274K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in Public Relations or related experience, or Associate's degree and 12+ years of experience.
  • 12+ years of Public Relations experience specifically within the technology sector.
  • 4+ years of experience interacting with executives at the Vice President level and above.
  • Proven ability to manage press/media relations, analyst relations, and influencer engagement.
  • Extensive experience in orchestrating global media events and product launches.
  • Strong leadership skills in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration and organizational influence.

Responsibilities

  • Shape and amplify Snapdragon's global communications strategy.
  • Serve as a communications advisor to senior business leaders for reputation management.
  • Drive impactful activations to enhance Snapdragon’s brand perception.
  • Leverage media and analyst relationships for proactive storytelling and competitive management.
  • Manage high-priority media inquiries with effective response strategies.
  • Lead agency and in-house resources for coordinated communications at the global level.
  • Collaborate with various teams to unlock storytelling opportunities and represent communication plans.

Benefits

  • Participation in a competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
  • Comprehensive benefits package that supports work-life balance.
  • Inclusion in a collaborative and innovative workplace environment.
Full Job Description
Job Area:
Sales, Business Development & Marketing Group, Sales, Business Development & Marketing Group > Public Relations

General Summary:

Qualcomm Technologies is seeking a bold, tech-savvy communications leader to shape and amplify the global story of Snapdragon across Mobile, Compute, and Personal AI-some of the most visible, and competitive businesses driving Qualcomm's growth.

This role sits at the center of how Qualcomm shows up in the market: translating complex technology into compelling narratives, strengthening Snapdragon's position as a leading platform brand, and helping business leaders influence customers, partners, media, analysts, creators, and consumers around the world. The individual will lead the strategy, planning, and execution of high-impact communications programs spanning product launches, flagship events, executive storytelling, competitive positioning, and always-on media, analyst, and influencer engagement. This leader will guide a team accountable for:
  • Building and executing long-term and near-term communications strategies that elevate Snapdragon's role in defining the future of mobile, PC, and personal AI experiences.
  • Serving as a trusted communications advisor to senior business leaders, shaping programs that advance business priorities, strengthen reputation, and navigate fast-moving issues with confidence.
  • Driving breakthrough activations that move Snapdragon beyond product awareness and further establish it as a premium technology and culture brand.
  • Leveraging deep media, analyst, creator, and partner relationships-as well as a strong understanding of the global technology landscape-to generate proactive storytelling, strengthen launch impact, and lead competitive issue management across businesses.
  • Managing high-priority incoming media inquiries, developing sharp response strategies, and ensuring message discipline across sensitive, complex, or high-visibility topics.
  • Leading regional agency and in-house resources to deliver coordinated, measurable communications programs with global reach and local relevance.
  • Partnering cross-functionally across marketing, product management, engineering, sales, regional teams, and executives to create alignment, unlock storytelling opportunities, and represent communications plans at the highest levels.
  • Owning business unit reporting and budget management to demonstrate communications impact, inform leadership decisions, and ensure resources are focused on the highest-value opportunities.


This is an office based position located in San Diego, CA and is expected to comply with the company's onsite work policy. This is a U.S. based position and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of Public Relations or related work experience.
OR
Associate's degree and 12+ years of Public Relations or related work experience.

*Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master's = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, or related field.
  • 12+ years of Public Relations or related work experience in the technology space.
  • 4+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with executive leadership (e.g., Vice President level and above).
  • Experience leading press/media relations, analyst relations, and influencer relations programming
  • Experience leading global media events, media tours, product launches, etc.
  • Able to positively lead a team in fast paced dynamic environment
  • Ability to work well and influence others across the organization (marketing, engineering, product management, executives)
  • Ability to prioritize effectively across simultaneous projects


Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$182,700.00 - $274,100.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm Ventures is the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated. Founded in 2000, Qualcomm Ventures is a corporate venture capital fund with over 150 active portfolio companies and more than 20 exits over a billion dollars, including 99 Taxis, Cruise Automation, Fitbit, Invensense, NQ Mobile, Waze, and more. As a global investor, Qualcomm Ventures helps connect entrepreneurs to the resources, relationships, and deep industry expertise they need to succeed in the mobile technology ecosystem.

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Joining Qualcomm offers more than just a job opportunity; it's a gateway to a career infused with innovation, leadership, and growth. As a pivotal leader in the world of wireless technology, Qualcomm stands at the forefront of digital communication advancements. Our team of professionals is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible, making this an ideal time to become part of our global community.

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Net Income
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1985
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