Marketing Communications Specialist

Base Pay Range: $55,600.00 - $94,500.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits identified below. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits identified below. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

As a Marketing Communications Specialist you will work with the global communications team, product managers and product marketing groups across the company to develop and manage communications assets that highlight the value and differentiation of KLA’s products and portfolio solutions. In this job you will use your writing, organization and project management skills every day. You’ll draw upon your ability to think strategically and efficiency to support the development of unique and memorable communications material that advances the KLA brand.

As a member of the extended KLA marketing communications team, you will drive activities in support of key communications initiatives, including product announcement support and technical thought leadership. Additionally, you will partner with members of the central communications team to develop, refine and publish technical content across KLA’s various digital channels and for technical events.

In this role you will:

• Leverage top-level product messaging to develop, review and/or edit text and graphical content for product-related collateral (web, product literature, technical articles, social media, etc.)
• Establish a formal process for handling product collateral requests and execution (brochures, banners, web entries, tradeshow materials, etc.). Partner with the creative brand team or agencies to create branded product/technical content. Provide end-to-end management of resulting projects.
• Help maintain digital libraries and SharePoints of product and technology assets.
• Educate and implement product comms processes. Find opportunities to simplify and improve processes across the product comms organization.
• In collaboration with the central communications team, produce and edit product materials for tradeshows.
• Partner with the central communications team to create blogs and social media posts that focus on products and technologies.

Desirable capabilities and skills:

• Copy writing and editing skills for product marketing collateral
• Solid project management skills with ability to manage product, technical assets, databases and processes
• Highly organized and detail oriented, with focus on maintaining accuracy of data, content and assets
• Ability to distill product information into accessible language or visual concepts
• Ability to create blog content
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate across teams
• Organized and skilled at handling multiple concurrent projects and agencies

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Level Degree with 2 years of industry experience or equivalent experience in a communications field with a passion for science and technology; or a Bachelor's Level Degree with 2 years of industry experience in physics, chemistry or related science or engineering fields with strong communications skills.
• Knowledge of the semiconductor market and our company’s position within the market; bonus for experience with KLA’s products through previous positions in applications, engineering or product marketing at KLA, a semiconductor company, or another semiconductor equipment company
• Self starter, who can identify problems and build solutions
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, experience with SharePoint site creation/maintenance
• Experience writing and editing marketing collateral

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that qualified 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 at [email protected] or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.