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Staff Public Relations & Communications Manager

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In-Office
Seattle, WA, USA
131K-197K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Seattle, WA, USA
131K-197K Annually
Senior level
Lead Impinj’s external communications strategy across media, analysts, corporate communications, and social media. Develop and pitch stories, manage product launches and executive thought leadership, build media and analyst relationships, oversee PR agencies, and write external content. Translate complex semiconductor and connected-product technologies into compelling narratives, monitor competitive coverage, and use performance metrics to improve communications programs.
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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
Compensation & Benefits:

The benefits listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Impinj and the country where you work.

The typical base pay range for this role across the US is $131,200 - $196,800. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties, requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Both market wage data and the mid-point of the pay range is reviewed and used as the starting point for all new hire offers. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At Impinj certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role. US based employees have access to healthcare benefits; a 401(k) plan and company match among others.

For a more comprehensive list of US employment benefits, click here. 

US Export Controls:

This position has access to technologies or data subject to U.S. export control regulations. Under these laws, the release or transfer of export-controlled items or information to individuals who are not classified as "U.S. persons" (as defined by Immigration & Nationality Act) may require prior authorization from the U.S. government. We may require additional documentation related to national identity to determine whether an export compliance license is required for any export-controlled items. This information is requested solely for the purpose of complying with U.S. export control laws and will not be used for other purposes. Learn more about export compliance here.

Why work at Impinj:

Know you’re making a difference. Competitive benefits. Support for remote work or a desk with a view. Weekly Q&A sessions with our executive team. Impinj provides an environment that fosters openness and innovation and is developing technology that delivers a positive impact on the world. Collaboration and teamwork are highly valued, and accomplishments are duly celebrated. We have an open paid time-off policy paired with a respect for work/life balance. Our headquarters is located in Seattle with spectacular views of the Olympics, Lake Union, and Mt Baker, which can be enjoyed from our rooftop deck. Our Brazilian site is in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, at “Tecnopuc,” a technology park that offers a very nice workplace for the development of groundbreaking technologies. Impinj is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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