• Global External Communications, Senior Specialist

    Lenovo (Chicago, IL)


    Global External Communications, Senior Specialist

     

    General Information

     

    Req #

    WD00087992

    Career area:

    Marketing

    Country/Region:

    United States of America

    State:

    Illinois

    City:

    Chicago

    Date:

    Monday, September 8, 2025

    Working time:

    Full-time

    **Additional Locations** :

    * United States of America - Illinois - Chicago

     

    Why Work at Lenovo

     

    We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

     

    Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

     

    This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com , and read about the latest news via ourStoryHub (https://news.lenovo.com/) .

     

    Description and Requirements

     

    Reporting to the Global Public Relations Sr. Manager, the Global Public Relations Sr. Specialist will be responsible for supporting the development of key press materials, core project workbacks, managing daily monitoring and reporting alongside agency partners and supporting global product launch executions.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    + **Involvement in every aspect of launch planning, for ideation, to planning, to execution of both virtual and in person launch moments.**

    + **Own core project management tasks like the development, alignment and tracking of workbacks, and material alignments with key stakeholders**

    + **Develop written PR materials (press releases, Q&As, messaging documents) for product launches**

    + **Work with agency partners to manage coverage tracking for daily and monthly reporting; ongoing and at key product launch moments**

    + **Liaise and collaborate with team members across the globe to understand the needs of each market**

    + **Recommend new areas and angles to stimulate awareness of Motorola globally**

    + **Bring new ideas and a fresh perspective to the team and our way of working**

    + **Effectively communicate and collaborate with other departments within Motorola for maximum impact**

    + **Think creatively and identify new opportunities for the team**

    Basic Qualifications:

    + **Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing or Communications or equivalent experience**

    + **At least 5 years of experience working in PR or communications; PR agency experience preferred**

    + **Ability to travel globally, if needed**

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + **Strong written skills; able to write concise, engaging and informative copy**

    + **Strong understanding of media landscape/evolving communications environment**

    + **Strong oral communication skills; willing and able to speak up in meetings (internal and external) and ability to hold conversation with media**

    + **Strong project management skills; detail oriented with time management skills**

    + **Strong problem solving skills coupled with analytical abilities**

    + **Experience with earned media reporting and competitive research**

    + **Flexibility; we are always moving so quickly and efficiently, this person needs to be comfortable with switching directions quickly**

    + **Must consume the media on a daily basis and be up-to-speed on current events**

    + **An interest and understanding of the tech landscape**

     

    The base salary budgeted range for this position is $90K. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission.

     

    Lenovo’s various benefits can be found on [1] www.lenovobenefits.com.

     

    _We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class._

     

    **Additional Locations** :

    * United States of America - Illinois - Chicago

    * United States of America

    * United States of America - Illinois

    * United States of America - Illinois - Chicago