Public Relations Specialist

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 department, reporting to the Director of Public Relations, and will assist in the implementation of the public relations plan to help build and maintain a favorable 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, with 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 inquiries, and coordinating press tours, press conferences, and analyst events.
• Requires daily interaction with key national business, industry-relevant, trade, B2B, and consumer/lifestyle media, from proactive pitching of product news and corporate initiatives to 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.
• Prepares press releases, coordinates national and regional press announcements, and responds to media inquiries from press and industry analysts.
• Monitors an overall annual list of product and company recognition awards; writes and submits entries.
• Identifies 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 trade shows, attends trade shows, and conducts post-show follow-up.
• Agency or in-house experience is a plus. Media contacts and travel are 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 degree in journalism, communications, or public relations, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience is required.
• Public relations experience, in-house or agency, is a plus.
• This position will require the incumbent to travel about 20% of the time.
• Experience with Meltwater and 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 www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa.

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

You’ll 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 can’t get anywhere else

†Based on weekly patent counts issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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 https://www.usa.canon.com/about-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 at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon, we cannot guarantee the validity of this posting. For a list of our current postings, please visit us at the same link.

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Workstyle Description

Hybrid – This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office three days a week 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.

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