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Senior Manager, Strategic Communications - CEO and Strategy
Western Digital Technologies INC · 🇺🇸 San Jose, CA, US
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 176 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 56 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Western Digital Technologies INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Manager 5, Strategic Sourcing” (Supply Chain Managers) in CA: $187k–$187k, median $187k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Western Digital Technologies INC
The US Department of Labor certified 176 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 56 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
We are seeking an experienced, creative and highly versatile communications professional to join our Strategic Communications team as Senior Manager, Strategic Communications, CEO & Strategy. This role will be a key partner in supporting and strengthening communications for WD’s CEO, working closely with Strategic Communications leadership to help execute and continually strengthen the CEO communications program. The Senior Manager will take on significant responsibility for day-to-day content development while contributing fresh ideas and perspectives to the broader CEO communications strategy. This person will develop executive content across formats and channels, help shape the story and flow for key engagements, and continually look for new and more effective ways to communicate. The role will also serve as communications partner to WD’s Strategy organization, helping translate company strategy and business priorities into clear, compelling communications. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and creative storyteller who combines strong executive communications instincts with curiosity, judgment and a willingness to challenge conventional approaches. Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities CEO Communications & Storytelling • Manage a broad range of day-to-day CEO communications deliverables across internal and external audiences, including talking points, presentations, emails, video scripts, briefing materials, and social content. • Help shape the story, narrative flow, and creative approach for CEO keynotes, company meetings, videos, and other executive engagements. • Partner with Strategic Communications leadership to help advance the CEO communications strategy, bring fresh ideas and identify opportunities to strengthen the CEO’s platform, extend key narratives and engage audiences in new ways. • Bring fresh thinking to executive communications, exploring new formats, channels and approaches rather than defaulting to how things have traditionally been done. • Manage day-to-day CEO social content, including identifying opportunities and developing content. • Partner closely with the CEO Office and stakeholders across the company to develop briefing materials and prepare the CEO for key engagements. • Help maintain consistency in the CEO’s voice and messaging while looking for opportunities to make communications more authentic, compelling, and effective. Strategy Communications • Serve as the day-to-day communications partner to the Strategy organization and its leadership. • Help translate WD’s strategy, priorities and direction into clear, engaging communications for key audiences. • Support Strategy leaders with presentations, talking points, leadership updates, and other communications needs. • Connect Strategy and CEO communications, helping ensure the company’s strategic direction is reflected consistently and brought to life through compelling stories and examples. Cross-Functional Partnership & Execution • Build trusted relationships with the CEO Office, Strategy and partners across Communications, Marketing, Investor Relations and other functions. • Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, taking communications from initial concept through review and final execution. • Anticipate needs, surface opportunities and bring recommendations rather than waiting for direction. • Provide flexible support across Strategic Communications during high-priority company moments as needed. Required • 8+ years of experience in executive communications, corporate communications, strategic communications, or a related field. • Experience supporting senior executives and developing C-suite-level communications. • Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills across executi