Key Opinion Leader (kol) Pico - San Jose

ByteDance ByteDance · Big Tech · San Jose, CA · Marketing

ByteDance's PICO department is seeking a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) to develop and execute a U.S. Public Relations and KOL strategy to boost brand authority in the XR market. The role involves building relationships with tech journalists and influencers, creating content, managing public sentiment, analyzing campaign ROI, and aligning U.S. messaging with global roadmaps. Requires 5+ years of PR experience in consumer electronics, gaming, or high-tech, a track record of media placements and influencer partnerships, and strong copywriting skills. Experience with VR/AR and global companies is preferred.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop and execute a comprehensive U.S. Public Relations and KOL strategy to boost Pico’s brand authority in the XR (Extended Reality) market.
  2. Proactively build and maintain a "gold-standard" network of tech journalists, industry analysts, and influential VR/AR content creators.
  3. Draft high-impact press releases, thought-leadership pieces for executives, and creative briefs for influencer collaborations.
  4. Serve as the first line of defense in managing public sentiment; develop rapid-response protocols for hardware launches or software bugs.
  5. Monitor media "Share of Voice" (SOV) and analyze the ROI of influencer campaigns to refine future outreach strategies.

Skills

Required

  • Public Relations
  • consumer electronics
  • gaming
  • high-tech sectors
  • media placements
  • influencer partnerships
  • copywriting
  • brand-sensitive issues management

Nice to have

  • VR/AR
  • Metaverse
  • global company experience
  • cross-cultural workflow

What the JD emphasized

  • Track record of placing stories in top-tier U.S. tech publications (e.g., The Verge, Wired, CNET) and managing long-term influencer partnerships.
  • Copywriting skills with the ability to translate complex technical specs (like FOV, refresh rates, or chipset performance) into compelling narratives.
  • Experience navigating brand-sensitive issues in a fast-paced digital environment.