Staff Public Relations & Communications Manager
About this role
Impinj delivers the Physical Intelligence that connects the physical world to the AI-powered digital world, fueling automated workflows and improving consumer experiences. From retail merchandise and groceries to packages and shipping pallets, Impinj products and solutions identify and track tens of billions of everyday items, providing real-time operational insights about every item enterprises make, move and sell. We are, quite literally, the eyes and ears of smart enterprise systems. Come help us build technology and solutions that enable businesses to visualize everything, waste nothing and act instantly.
Team Overview:
We’re looking for a Staff Public Relations & Communications Manager to join our Communications and Partner Marketing team. This role will shape how Impinj shows up with media, industry analysts, and other external audiences, turning complex technology into stories that build awareness and advance our business. This is a hands-on, strategic role for a self-starter who can spot an opportunity, develop the angle, and make it happen.
What You Will Do:
• Own and execute an integrated external communications strategy across media, analysts, corporate communications, and social media • Create and pitch newsworthy stories that connect Impinj technologies, customers and partners to issues external audiences care about • Build and deepen relationships with media, industry analysts, and influencers • Lead communications for product and technology launches, partner milestones, industry events, and executive thought leadership to generate measurable impact • Own and evolve Impinj’s social media strategy • Serve as a trusted communications partner to executives and cross-functional teams including product marketing, product management, and partner marketing • Lead the relationship with our PR agency and other external communications resources • Write and edit external content such as press releases, media pitches, bylines, and executive talking points • Monitor coverage, analyst perspectives, conversations, and competitive developments • Use performance metrics to continually improve communications programs
What You Will Bring:
• 8+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, or external communications at a B2B technology company or at an agency working directly for B2B clients • A demonstrated record of originating story ideas, pitching media and securing earned coverage • A demonstrated record of building productive relationships with media, agency partners, and industry analysts • Experience setting communications strategy and executing independently, with sound judgment, initiative, curiosity, and a strong sense of ownership • Ability to translate technical products and concepts, particularly within the wireless semiconductor industry, into clear messages and compelling business narratives • Excellent writing, editing, interpersonal, and presentation skills • Experience using performance data to refine approach and demonstrate impact • Experience in semiconductors, enterprise technology, RAIN RFID, connected products, or other related technologies