CareerPlan

Head of Communications

USA - San Jose, CAFull-time$160k2026-10-02 → 2026-11-10
Based in United States

Core

Build Semtech's communications function from the ground up to support a company-wide transformation into a customer-centric growth company, owning executive platforms, brand narrative, and internal alignment.

Role type

Senior Director / Director, Head of Communications

Builds

Executive platforms, unified brand narrative, internal communications function, thought-leadership program

Domain

Semiconductor / Hardware / Complex B2B Technology

Required skills

Executive communications strategy, earnings narrative development, brand repositioning, internal communications program management, crisis communications planning, C-suite advisory, public company disclosure compliance, strategic writing (speeches, bylines), stakeholder influence

Preferred skills

Semiconductor industry experience, multi-phase brand transformation leadership, investor relations support, global communications management, modern communications measurement, AI-enabled tools proficiency

Technologies

AI-enabled tools

Responsibilities

Own executive communications for CEO and CCO including earnings narratives and prepared remarks; Build and maintain messaging architecture across all business units and channels; Stand up internal communications function with cadence and leader toolkits; Launch and run an executive thought-leadership program; Build trusted cross-functional relationships and communications team; Develop and maintain issues and crisis communications playbooks

Seniority

Senior Director / Director, hands-on player-coach