Senior External Communications Manager US-Remote

General Information

Req #

WD00080401

Career area:

Marketing

Country/Region:

United States of America

State:

North Carolina

City:

Morrisville

Date:

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Working time:

Full-time

Additional Locations:
• United States of America

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$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 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 lenovo. com , and read about the latest news via our StoryHub .

Description and Requirements

This role can be 100% remote in the United States.

Are you a master storyteller with a passion for technology?

Do you have strong relationships with top-tier media and a knack for securing high-impact earned media coverage? Can you craft award-winning submissions that position a company and its leadership as an industry leader in Fast Company, Forbes, Fortune, TIME, and other prestigious media outlets? If so, we want you on our Global External Communications team in Lenovo's Intelligent Devices Group (IDG).

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a US$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 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.

The Intelligent Devices Group is Lenovo's largest business unit, covering a broad portfolio that includes:

• AI-enabled devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets, monitors, accessories, and more)
• Cutting-edge software (AI agents, generative AI and more)
• IT solutions (cybersecurity, XR, smart collaboration, education, and more)

• Leverage data and analysis to develop and deliver strategic PR coverage that position Lenovo's Intelligent Devices Group as a leader in its field across AI, innovation, and business transformation
• Cultivate and maintain strong media relationships across consumer, business, broadcast, and tech sectors - pitching and securing bold feature stories in high-profile media publications and broadcast outlets
• Amplify earned media stories across owned and social media for greater impact

• Lead the strategy and execution of high-profile industry award submissions, ensuring Lenovo Intelligent Devices Group's achievements are recognized for their innovation and leadership across relevant categories
• Craft compelling, data-driven storytelling for award entries, leveraging business milestones, technology breakthroughs, and executive vision
• Partner with internal stakeholders across functions to develop supporting materials, including case studies and success narratives

• Monitor potential reputational risks, proactively identify emerging issues, and develop mitigation strategies to protect Lenovo's brand and its Intelligent Devices Group's business interests
• Lead rapid response efforts during crises, developing and executing real-time communication plans to manage media narratives and stakeholder concerns
• Serve as a spokesperson and key media liaison for crisis-related inquiries, ensuring Lenovo's position is clearly articulated and accurately represented
• Provide counsel to senior leadership on sensitive communications, preparing executive talking points, internal briefings, and public statements

• Work closely with global product PR, analyst relations, thought leadership, marketing, corporate and local communications teams
• Align PR strategy with business objectives and executive priorities, as well as align PR tactics with broader stakeholders
• Partner with agencies and external stakeholders to amplify key messages and maximize media impact

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field
• 10+ years of PR experience (in-house or agency), preferably in tech

• Strong media relationships with influential journalists and editors (independent of agency support)
• Exceptional writing skills - must be able to craft compelling narratives and executive messaging (independent of agency support)
• Strategic thinker + hands-on executor - comfortable leveraging data to inform decisions/actions, and in rolling up your sleeves in a lean team environment
• Experience in high-impact storytelling for media and award submissions (independent of agency support)
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, global organization
• Confident communicator with executive presence - comfortable engaging with senior leadership
• Culturally agile - able to work effectively across international teams and time zones
• Proficiency in PowerPoint & Excel - ability .