Media Relations Professional

The Corporate Communications team is a centralized function that leads top-tier media strategy, thought leadership and events for IBM, as well as efforts on behalf of organization-wide functions such as finance, CSR, and workforce, and key initiatives including Think.

In this role you will partner with colleagues, executive leadership, outside agencies and stakeholders to drive a comprehensive Corporate Communications strategy and expand awareness of IBM, with a focus on the San Francisco market. This includes a range of activity spanning media relations, executive communication, thought leadership, message development, events, and more — all with a heavy focus on AI for Business.

The ideal candidate will have their finger on the pulse of tech industry and global trends, coupled with a keen ability to connect those to IBM -- our business, our clients and the issues we care about. They are a utility player, with proven experience developing and executing multi-platform communications plans. They have established relationships in the San Francisco Bay-area, and are always on the lookout for new and creative opportunities that will expand IBM's influence beyond our endemic audiences.

This is a role with high visibility both inside and outside of IBM.