Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CrowdStrike is hiring a Senior Manager of Media Relations to shape narratives about its products, business, and executives and drive earned media coverage aligned with company objectives. The role develops media strategies and stories, builds reporter relationships, supports executive engagement, and collaborates with leadership and cross-functional and regional PR teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute proactive media relations strategies that drive high-impact earned coverage aligned with CrowdStrike’s business objectives
- Build, maintain, and leverage strong relationships with top-tier cybersecurity, technology, business, and financial media to secure meaningful coverage
- Proactively identify, develop, and pitch compelling stories that advance CrowdStrike’s market leadership, competitive differentiation, and executive visibility
- Drive executive media engagement, including high-profile interviews, feature stories, and thought leadership opportunities
- Translate complex cybersecurity trends and company innovations into timely, newsworthy narratives that resonate with reporters and their audiences
- Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to develop media strategies, messaging, and briefing materials
- Monitor the cybersecurity media landscape, industry trends, competitor activity, and breaking news to identify proactive and reactive media opportunities
- Partner with regional PR teams and agencies to extend media narratives and drive consistent, high-impact results
Skills
- 10–14+ years of public relations experience, including at least 5 years focused on cybersecurity
- Deep understanding of the cybersecurity industry, competitive landscape, and key trends shaping the market
- An established network of cybersecurity media contacts and strong relationships with influential reporters across technology, business, and financial media
- Proven track record of proactively developing, pitching, and securing high-impact earned media coverage, including top-tier feature stories and executive profiles
- Strong news judgment and the ability to identify compelling stories, anticipate media interest, and turn complex industry developments into meaningful coverage
- Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling pitches, executive briefing materials, and media messaging
- Fluency with AI tools and being able to apply them to sharpen research, media monitoring, and content development, while preserving the judgment, news sense, and relationships that drive earned coverage
- Experience working directly with senior executives and preparing them for high-profile media engagements
- A collaborative mindset, with experience working across marketing, communications, and technical teams
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes
- Current cybersecurity media relations experience
- Former agency experience
Benefits
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards
- Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
- Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
- Paid parental and adoption leaves
- Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
- Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
- Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
- Eligibility for bonuses
- Equity grants
- Health insurance
- 401k
- Paid time off
- Remote work
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