Public Relations Associate Specialist

Company: Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Location: Melville
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Public Relations Associate Specialist US-NY-Melville Job ID: 34169 Type: Full-Time of Openings: 1 Category: Public Relations CUSA Melville Headquarters About the Role Canon USA in Melville, NY is currently seeking a Public Relations Associate Specialist (Specialist, Public Rels Assoc). The Public Relations Associate Specialist assists in planning and executing communication strategies that promote and protect the organization’s reputation. The role involves working with media, managing content, and supporting PR campaigns to increase brand awareness and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 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 Key Responsibilities: About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring Education: Bachelor’s degree in one of these fields: Public Relations Communications Journalism Marketing English Studies Key Skills: Strong writing and editing skills Media communication skills Social media management Research and reporting Event coordination Crisis communication basics Good public speaking and interpersonal skills Technical / Digital Skills: Press release writing Media monitoring tools Social media platforms (like Instagram, X (Twitter), LinkedIn) Basic analytics and reporting Content management systems (CMS) Experience (Often Required): Internship experience in PR, marketing, or media Experience with: Press releases Media lists Campaign support Event planning Writes press releases and media pitches Builds relationships with journalists Supports PR campaigns Tracks media coverage Helps organize press events We are providing the anticipated salary range for this role: $66,300 - $73,650 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 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 Based on weekly patent counts issued by 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 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 https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon. CUSA Posting Tags PM19 LI-AV1 LI-HYBRID PI428fe802dd5a-37456-39973783

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