Palo Alto Public Relations Manager Product 

United States, California 

635529556

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Career

We’re looking for an experienced Product Public Relations Manager to support the Cortex organization and serve as the lead communications advisor to the Cortex product and product marketing teams. In this role, you’ll be responsible for strategic thinking and execution of communication campaigns, including product launches, industry events, thought leadership programs and proactive media engagements, as well as strategies to support an organization that is constantly innovating and evolving.

Your Impact

• Serve as the primary communications advisor to the Cortex team, including product, product marketing, content, social, analyst relations and legal
• Develop and execute external communications plans and narratives that engage multiple audiences and connect them to the company strategy and product vision
• Write, edit, review and drive impactful Cortex content positioning Palo Alto Networks as the leader in cybersecurity. Content includes press releases, bylines, blogs, media pitches, briefing documents and books, messaging, FAQ, coverage reports, internal messages, and blogs
• Manage PR agency in North America and support the execution of our global PR strategy
• Ensure messages are consistent across all media and departments of the organization
• Establish ongoing metrics; measure everything to ensure success, and pivot early and often

Your Experience

• 6 plus years of experience in public relations (in-house or agency), ideally in tech - cybersecurity preferred
• Results oriented to develop and execute on integrated PR plans and impart knowledge to stakeholders for various initiatives (product launches, events, reactive, etc.)
• Proven ability to think beyond traditional PR tactics and strategies to design/execute integrated communications approaches
• Possess strong critical thinking, project management and time management skills, with the ability to be flexible and solutions-oriented as well as lead and manage projects simultaneously on deadline
• Ability to craft compelling narratives from technical features
• Be savvy at managing up and sideways to move a project forward, pass roadblocks and finish on time--while building relationships with co-workers and senior leadership
• This is a hybrid position located in Santa Clara, CA.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $123000/YR - $199000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.