Operations and Planning Specialist

Summary

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. You bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish! Apple's worldwide communications team informs the world about the Company, our innovative products and services, and the values that drive our company. The team includes professionals with backgrounds in public relations strategy, journalism, buzz marketing and event production. We’re looking for trailblazing, collaborative professionals from a variety of creative fields. If that’s you, then your next home may be here. Come and do the best and most exciting work of your career at Apple.

Description

Apple is seeking an Operations and Planning Specialist toSupport the day-to-day operations and planning queries of the communications team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely the operations and planning lead and with teams across Apple PR, Finance, Product Marketing and Marcom
• Identify and implement best practices across the product and corporate communications organization, as well as worldwide
• Development and upkeep of PR processes
• Support budgeting requests
• Managing of planning calendars

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience in public relations or communications operations.
• Strong proficiency in Keynote, Numbers, Excel
• Fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge, experience and expertise in communications, public relations and internal/ executive communications.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to work quickly and accurately with time constraints and to deadline.
• Interest and passion for technology and business.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and master new software platforms, content
• management systems (CMS), or proprietary internal tools, is welcomed.
• Familiarity with basic coding concepts (HTML, Python, or SQL) or advanced search syntax (Boolean logic).
• Strong experience in building consensus and driving collaboration by building positive relationships and using data.
• Natural self starter, with the ability to see the big picture and simultaneously focus on the details.
• Bachelor’s degree.