Public Relations Senior Specialist
Promoted to provide leadership and governance for PR strategic planning and media relations for all Canon B2B and B2C camera and video products and solutions. Ensure alignment with Canon EMEA global initiatives and coordinate and support diverse projects and programs. • Architect and execute the strategic PR and communications vision. Develop executive-tailored messaging documents and media relations content. • Serve as a general corporate spokesperson and provide strategic advisement and coaching to LOB and senior leaders and partner with PR executive leadership as needed.• Lead meetings with marketing and sales groups, and partner with internal teams and senior leadership to build cohesive plans and executions for outsized impact and deeper storytelling. • Proactively analyze and assess internal and external risks and provide immediate communication strategies for rapid crisis response and reputation protection.• Collect and analyze data, including internal metrics and market trends. Develop quarterly reports for Canon's Executive Team, offering a detailed overview of departmental activities and providing insights on trends and opportunities. • Provide oversight and guidance for two external PR agencies and mentor and coach junior team members, fostering their professional growth within the Canon PR team.Key Contributions:• Spearheaded media relations activities and logistics for major trade shows (NAB 2018-2023, CES 2022-2023) and press conferences.• Conceptualized and implemented a product loan program, achieving 97% convergence to coverage, and garnering approximately 125 reviews annually from 2012 to 2023.• Played a key role on a Canon PR team that generated over 37 billion media impressions in 2023, contributing significantly to the company's positive image ratings.