Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Public Relations Specialist
US-NY-Melville
Job ID: 33122
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Corporate Communications
CUSA Melville Headquarters
About the Role Canon USA in Melville, NY is currently seeking a Public Relations Specialist (Specialist, Public Relations). This role will be in the corporate planning and communications reporting to the Director of Public Relations in the implementation of the public relations plan to help build and maintain a favorable brand public brand image for Canon.
This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.
Your Impact - Executes public relations activities such as updating and managing media lists, writing and distributing press releases and other press material, creating and disseminating media coverage reports, fielding incoming media inquires, coordination of press tours, press conferences and analyst events
- Requires daily interaction with key national business, industry relevant, trade, B2B and consumer/lifestyle focused media, from the proactive pitching of product news, corporate initiatives - to the coordination of press tours and press conferences
- Develops press materials, including press releases, pitch letters, case studies, feature articles, messaging documents and trend stories
- Acts as a public relations contact for new product introductions, product launches and product reviews to enhance and support sales objectives
- He/she will prepare press releases, coordinate national and regional press announcements and respond to media inquiries from press and industry analysts
- Monitors an overall annual list of product and company recognition awards, writes and submits entries
- Looks to identify holistic storytelling opportunities and ways to externally communicate corporate initiatives to relevant audiences
- Assists in setting up relevant public/media relations activities in support of, attending trade shows and conducting post show follow-up
- Agency or in house experience is a plus, media contacts and travel required for this role
About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 3 to 5 years of related experience. The position requires a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or public relations; or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 3 years experience is needed
- Public Relations experience in house or agency a plus
- This position will require the incumbent to travel about 20 percent of the time
- Experience with Melt Water, Cision is a plus
We are providing the anticipated salary range for this role: $64,350 - $81,550 annually.
Company Overview About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its
Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at and connect with us on LinkedIn at
Who We Are
Where Talent Fosters Innovation. Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world-class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals. Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit. We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation.
What We Offer
Youll be joining a leader in digital imaging and innovation with an immense opportunity to make an impact and create your own rewarding career. We demonstrate commitment to our employees by offering a full range of rewards, including competitive compensation and benefits.
And Even More Perks!
-Employee referral bonus
-Employee discounts
-Dress for Your Day attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function)
-Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community
-Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you cant get anywhere else
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All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more. A more comprehensive list of what we have to offer is available at -us/life-at-canon/benefits-and-compensation
We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, orders and mandates, including those we may be required to follow as a federal government contractor/subcontractor.
You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If you are not reviewing this job posting on our Careers site -us/life-at-canon, we cannot guarantee the validity of this posting. For a list of our current postings, please visit us at -us/life-at-canon.
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Full time, For contractors, For subcontractor, Casual work, Work at office, Local area, Work from home,