Senior Staff Corporate Communication Manager, Lightmatter

• This position requires exceptional professional media and communications experience, coupled with strong oral and written communications skills
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Corporate Communications, Public Relations (PR), Analyst Relations (AR) and/or Media Relations, preferably within the semiconductor, AI/networking hardware, deep-tech, or B2B information technology sector
• Demonstrated experience managing complex PR programs, including direct responsibility for press release development, pitching, and media placement
• Exceptional command of both oral and written communications with a portfolio showcasing high-level communication strategy and execution
• Proven ability to manage external vendor relationships, specifically acting as the primary point of contact for an external PR agency
• Experience in media monitoring, analysis, and reporting using industry-standard platforms (e.g., Meltwater, Cision, etc.)
• Candidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws

Desirable

• If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders
• Lightmatter is seeking an experienced Sr Staff Corporate Communication Manager to be the driving force behind our external narrative, media relations, and corporate visibility
• This role is crucial for establishing and maintaining Lightmatter’s position as a technology leader across the AI/HPC infrastructure and semiconductor industries
• You will be responsible for managing the full spectrum of external communications, ensuring a consistent, compelling, and accurate voice across all channels
• Develop, maintain, and execute the company's comprehensive external communications strategy and corporate narrative, ensuring alignment with Lightmatter's business goals, talent acquisition and product strategies
• Own the full lifecycle of press release writing and pitching, from drafting and internal alignment to executing targeted media outreach
• Support the content development and narrative strategy for executive speakerships and conference presentations, preparing spokespeople for key industry engagements
• Support crisis communications planning and coordinate execution as needed
• Media, Analyst, and Partner Relations
• Act as the primary liaison and point of contact for Lightmatter’s external PR agency, ensuring efficient collaboration, clear strategic direction, and seamless execution of media outreach and related campaigns
• Manage the execution of industry analyst relations (AR) programs, securing high-impact coverage and positive positioning
• Serve as the internal coordinator and external interface to event organizers and media partners for the purpose of maximizing visibility around Lightmatter announcements and participation at industry events
• Monitoring, Measurement, and Reporting
• Lead the monitoring and timely reporting on all media, analyst, and social coverage related to Lightmatter, key competitors, and the photonic interconnect market
• Develop, track, and report on key communication metrics, including Share of Voice (SOV), media sentiment, and periodic perceptual audits
• Manage and utilize media monitoring platforms (if and when available) to gather insights, track performance, and inform strategy
• Events & Influencer Engagement
• Plan and execute media and analyst engagement activities related to industry events and conferences, ensuring productive interviews and briefing schedules
• Collaborate with Product Marketing to support analyst and ecosystem education initiatives, providing communication expertise and strategic outreach