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About this opportunity:
As Head of Communications for Ericsson Business Area Enterprise Wireless Solutions (BEWS) you will lead media and analyst relations; social media; executive;; and employee communications; supporting Ericsson's enterprise wireless business globally. The right candidate is an experienced team leader who can build strategic communications plans, evolve and develop the overall communications practice, and jump in to coach and help their team execute.
We are looking for a creative communicator and strong leader who will lead and manage our global PR agencies and team, foster relationships with journalists, and tell the Ericsson Enterprise Wireless story to key media outlets beyond our traditional targets, while finding new ways to build our social media following with targeted audiences. Additionally, you will lead and oversee the internal communications function and team, leading employee and executive communications campaigns around strategy, ethics and compliance, and other business focus areas, as well as manage the analyst relations team and program.
You will serve as a trusted communications advisor to our executive leadership team, as well as partner closely with the larger marketing team to align communications programs in support of marketing priorities. The Head of Communications reports to the CMO, Head of Marketing Communications for BEWS
What you will do
- Leading a team of highly skilled communicators
- Developing strategic communications plans to support Ericsson Enterprise Wireless business plans and coordinating with Ericsson corporate for alignment.
- Driving with agency support a proactive media relations plan, including media pitches, bylined articles, awards, and speaking engagements, in support of business successes and executive thought leadership.
- Driving analyst relations program and team to build and maintain influential relationships with key industry analysts, while leading key enterprise analyst keystone events.
- Supporting our channel and ecosystem with news announcements and press releases.
- Coaching spokespeople (executive & senior management as well as subject matter experts) in interviews and other external events, including media and message training.
- Managing relationships with public relations agencies and the related budgets.
- Overseeing the regional employee communications program, including all-employee meetings, leaders' meetings leadership messages, newsletters, articles, and the intranet.
- Leading employee communications campaigns around strategy, ethics and compliance, and other business focus areas.
- Providing communications counsel and guidance to executives through issues and crises.
- Developing and overseeing the strategy and content for regional social media channels .
- Supporting executive thought leadership through speaking engagements, earned media and executive social media presence.
- Driving increased employee social media advocacy.
- Up to 50% travel is required.
The skills you bring
* Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, or related field
* 15+ years of experience in communications, with expertise in media relations, social media and employee communications
* Experienced people manager with a focus on coaching talent
* Experience in the B2B enterprise and technology industry is preferable
* Exceptional storytelling, writing, editing, proofreading and oral presentation skills
* Exceptional executive presence and management
* Creative thinker with extreme attention to detail
* Comfortable working in a diverse, fast-paced and matrixed environment
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with tight deadlines
* Has a positive attitude and willingness to work with others
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, youll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of whats possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. Youll be challenged, but you won't be alone. Youll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.
If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.americas@ericsson.com.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Primary country and city: United States (US) || Plano
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Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
The salary range for this position is
Sunnyvale, CA : $230-345k
Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan:Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers excellent, competitive employee benefits, such as: subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options including a low-deductible Point of Service Plan and a qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), with a generous company-provided HSA contribution. For California employees, we offer a subsidized HMO option through Kaiser. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions also offers subsidized dental and vision coverage.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Our 401(k) plan has a 4% company match and immediate vesting. Employees will also receive company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance and company-paid disability benefits.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace mobile therapy, and volunteer paid time off.
Ericsson
paid time off, sick time, 401(k)
Oct 22, 2025