Senior Manager, Media Relations

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

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement proactive media relations strategies that align with CrowdStrike’s business goals.

• Establish, nurture, and utilize relationships with premier cybersecurity, technology, business, and financial media outlets.

• Discover, develop, and present engaging narratives that enhance CrowdStrike’s position as a market leader, distinguish its competitive edge, and elevate executive visibility.

• Facilitate executive media participation, including notable interviews, feature articles, and thought leadership initiatives.

• Convert intricate cybersecurity trends and company innovations into timely, newsworthy stories.

• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-departmental stakeholders on media strategies, messaging, and briefing documents.

• Monitor the cybersecurity media landscape, industry developments, competitor activities, and breaking news for media opportunities.

• Work alongside regional PR teams and agencies to amplify media narratives and achieve consistent outcomes.

• Report directly to the Senior Director of Public Relations and Media Strategy.

⛳️ Requirements

• 10–14+ years of public relations experience, with a minimum of 5 years dedicated to cybersecurity.

• Preference for candidates with current cybersecurity media relations experience.

• Previous agency experience is advantageous.

• In-depth knowledge of the cybersecurity sector, competitive dynamics, and significant trends influencing the market.

• A well-established network of cybersecurity media contacts and strong rapport with key reporters in technology, business, and financial media.

• Proven success in proactively crafting, pitching, and securing impactful earned media coverage, including top-tier feature stories and executive profiles.

• Strong news judgment with the capacity to identify captivating stories, foresee media interest, and translate complex industry developments into meaningful coverage.

• Exceptional writing and communication skills, capable of producing persuasive pitches, executive briefing documents, and media messaging.

• Proficiency with AI tools and the capability to apply them to research, media monitoring, and content creation while maintaining sound judgment, news sense, and relationships.

• Experience in directly engaging with senior executives and preparing them for high-profile media interactions.

• A collaborative approach with experience working alongside marketing, communications, and technical teams.

• Keen attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and the capability to excel in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Demonstrated experience in leveraging AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, and optimize efficiency to drive business results.

🏝️ Benefits

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards.

• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.

• Competitive vacation and holiday policies for rejuvenation.

• Paid parental and adoption leave.

• Professional development opportunities available for all employees, regardless of role or level.

• Employee Networks, neighborhood groups, and volunteer initiatives to foster connections.

• Dynamic office culture featuring world-class amenities.

• Health insurance.

• 401k plan.

• Performance bonuses.

• Equity grants.

• Paid time off.