Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & PR

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Spearhead global public relations, executive communications, and advocacy communication strategies that align with ISC2’s mission and objectives.

• Direct global media relations, encompassing media outreach, spokesperson preparation, press materials, agency management, and performance reporting.

• Provide counsel to senior leaders on messaging, executive visibility, and stakeholder engagement.

• Oversee and nurture a team of communications and public relations professionals.

• Facilitate ISC2 governance communications, which include Board communications, annual director elections, membership meetings, and annual report initiatives.

• Create and uphold corporate messaging tailored to various audiences, channels, and regions.

• Supervise speeches, presentations, talking points, bylined articles, and thought leadership content.

• Collaborate across the organization on announcements, campaigns, advocacy and research initiatives, events, and strategic programs.

• Identify communication opportunities and reputational risks; formulate response strategies and crisis communication plans.

• Cultivate relationships with media, industry influencers, and external stakeholders.

• Track industry trends, emerging issues, and best practices.

• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of communications and public relations programs.

• Mentor and oversee at least two team members while fostering an inclusive culture.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in a Public Relations or Communications position, whether in a corporate setting, membership association, or PR/PA agency.

• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts and familiarity with the cybersecurity media landscape.

• Outstanding verbal, written, and editorial communication skills.

• Proven ability to comprehend commercial activities within an organization and effectively communicate them to public audiences.

• Excellent copywriting skills and a versatile writing style suitable for diverse audiences and multiple channels.

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint), as well as internet and web applications/navigation.

• Knowledge of AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, etc.

• Capability to manage multiple assignments and large projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Skill in advising senior executives while maintaining boundaries to avoid conflict.

• Proactive in identifying opportunities and executing solutions.

• Willingness to work standard business hours and extended hours when necessary.

• This position is not available to residents of California.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus program.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Up to 10% travel may be required.