KLA Tencor

External Communications Generalist

KLA Tencor$97K — $166K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Marketing, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to clarify complex technical information.
  • Skilled in social media content strategy and digital storytelling trends.
  • Proven project management skills with the capacity to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Strong executive presence and ability to collaborate with technical experts and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Write and manage external content including blogs, articles, social media updates, and press releases.
  • Collaborate with investor relations and talent acquisition teams on integrated campaigns.
  • Manage editorial calendars and ensure consistency in brand voice and style.
  • Develop measurement practices to align with engagement trends.
  • Research industry topics to drive creative storytelling approaches.
  • Monitor digital communication trends and recommend new content strategies.
  • Assist with media relations and draft supporting communication assets.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(K) plan with company matching.
  • Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
  • Student debt assistance and tuition reimbursement.
  • Development and career growth opportunities.
  • Wellness benefits, including employee assistance program (EAP).
  • Paid time off and company holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

KLA is seeking a versatile communications professional to help shape and amplify our corporate narrative across external audiences. As part of the central corporate communications team, this role is responsible for developing and executing integrated communications programs that support business priorities, strengthen KLA's brand and engage key stakeholders including customers, investors, talent, industry influencers and media.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and strategic storyteller who can translate complex technical concepts into compelling, accessible narratives. This individual is creative, collaborative and is equally comfortable working on cross-functional teams and driving projects independently.

Key Responsibilities

External Communications
  • Write, edit, and manage a broad range of external content including blogs and articles, social media content, executive messages, web copy, press releases and other campaign materials.
  • Collaborate with members of the investor relations, talent acquisition and other communications teams on comprehensive multi-channel stories and campaigns.
  • Manage editorial calendars and content review cycles to ensure timely delivery of content across channels with consistent brand voice and style.
  • Develop and drive measurement and performance practices that align with evolving search and engagement trends.


Content Development Strategies
  • Research emerging industry and priority technology topics to fuel creative concepts and storytelling approaches.
  • Monitor communications trends across digital platforms and recommend new formats, channels, and content approaches that increase discoverability, visibility and engagement.
  • Experiment with new content concepts, creator-style storytelling, visual narratives, and audience engagement strategies.


Media Relations Support
  • Assist with media relations programs and earned media initiatives, including the drafting of press releases, media statements, briefing materials, and other supporting communications assets.
  • Collaborate with agency partners on media research, trending news topics and relevant analyst reports.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Marketing, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, journalism or a related communications discipline.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a demonstrated ability to synthesize complex technical information into clear, engaging content, adapted for multiple audiences and channels.
  • Skilled across social media content strategy and emerging digital storytelling trends.
  • Proven project management skills with the ability to execute multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Strong executive presence and ability to work effectively with technical experts, leaders and cross-functional teams.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree plus 8 years' experience or Masters degree plus 6 years' experience or PhD plus 3 years' experience


Base Pay Range: $97,800.00 - $166,300.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

About KLA Tencor

KLA Corporation is a global capital equipment company that provides process control solutions for semiconductor and related industries. The Company's products are also used in a number of other high technology industries, including the packaging, light emitting diode (LED), power device and compound semiconductor markets. Its products and services are used by bare wafer, integrated circuit (IC), lithography reticle (reticle or mask) and disk manufacturers around the world. The Company's inspection and metrology products and related offerings are categorized in various groups, including Chip Manufacturing, Wafer Manufacturing, Reticle Manufacturing, LED, Power Device and Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing, Data Storage Media/Head Manufacturing, Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Manufacturing, and General Purpose/Lab Applications.
Learn more about KLA Tencor
Size
11,300 employees
Market Cap
$52 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+21.5%
Revenue
$6 billion
NASDAQ

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