Public Relations Representative

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

fulltime

Other

1+ years

About the role

Company Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area Sales, Business Development & Marketing Group, Sales, Business Development & Marketing Group > Public Relations

General Summary Qualcomm Technologies is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated communications professional to support the Corporate Communications team in a broad range of corporate storytelling efforts. This role is for someone eager to learn, build foundational experience, and develop a strong understanding of corporate communications in a dynamic environment.

The role will support multiple corporate communications disciplines, including financial, executive, consumer, crisis, policy and issues communications. Success in this position requires strong organizational skills, reliability, and a proactive, growth-oriented mindset. While deep technical expertise is not required, the role does require careful attention to detail, strong self-management, and a willingness to learn how corporate communications operates at scale while maintaining awareness of business, industry, and news moments that impact the company.

This is an office-based position located in San Diego, CA. Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 1+ year of Public Relations or related work experience.

Associate's degree and 3+ years of Public Relations or related work experience.

Completed advanced degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one year (Master’s = one year) of work experience.

Key Responsibilities The individual will be responsible for:

Supporting day-to-day corporate communications activities across financial, executive, consumer, crisis, and policy communications
Developing and maintaining core communications materials, including press notes, briefing documents, backgrounders, FAQs, messaging documents, and internal trackers
Supporting media relations efforts, including managing media lists, tracking outreach and coverage, monitoring inbound media inquiries, and engaging with reporters on behalf of the company
Tracking key news moments, issues, and industry developments that impact the company, and ensuring relevant stakeholders are informed in a timely manner
Maintaining a strong pulse on the broader business, policy, and industry landscape to help identify risks, opportunities, and proactive storytelling moments
Managing communications workstreams across multiple projects, ensuring timelines, deliverables, approvals, and dependencies are clearly tracked and met
Coordinating with internal stakeholders across communications, marketing, legal, policy, and executive teams to support integrated communications efforts
Supporting executive communications, including speaking engagements, executive social media coordination, and related materials
Assisting with crisis and issues communications support, including monitoring, documentation, coordination, and rapid-response logistics
Managing agency partners as needed, including tracking deliverables, coordinating inputs, and maintaining clear documentation
Maintaining high standards for accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail across all written materials and communications outputs
Demonstrating strong self-management, prioritization, and follow-through in a dynamic environment with competing deadlines
Fostering a collaborative, team-oriented approach across the corporate communications function

Preferred Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate materials
Experience drafting communications materials including press notes, briefing materials, pitches for media, and more
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage time with minimal supervision
Experience supporting media relations
Strong project and workstream management skills, including tracking timelines, deliverables, and approvals
Ability to synthesize complex information and stay informed on industry, policy, and business news
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Ability to learn and master company AI and project management tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Writer, Adobe Workfront or similar
Familiarity with social media platforms is a plus
Experience working with cross-functional teams and external agencies preferred

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Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits $36.54 - $54.80

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.

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