Responsibilities

• Define and execute a comprehensive global communications strategy aligned with business objectives and growth priorities
• Drive the global narrative across markets, positioning the company as a leader in consumer technology and culture
• Lead all aspects of public relations, including media relations, product launches, integrated campaigns, executive visibility, and thought leadership
• Translate product innovation into compelling, consumer-facing storytelling across earned, social, and influencer channels
• Oversee major product and company moments, ensuring strong, coordinated global execution
• Manage and develop a high-performing, globally distributed communications team
• Lead and optimize relationships with PR agencies across regions to ensure narrative consistency, quality, and measurable impact
• Partner closely with product, marketing, research, legal, and executive leadership to deliver cohesive and effective communications strategies
• Establish KPIs and modern measurement frameworks to evaluate performance and continuously optimize campaign performance
• Ensure McAfee has narrative consistency across earned media, creators, owned content, partner platforms, executive and internal narratives

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive experience in consumer PR
• Experience in consumer tech strongly preferred (or similarly fast-paced, high-growth industries)
• Proven track record of leading global PR strategies and managing teams across multiple regions
• Proven roster of media, influencer, and industry relationships with a history of securing high-impact coverage
• Experience leading product communications and high-visibility launches
• Exceptional storytelling, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and counsel senior stakeholders
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and execute at speed
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Hybrid role-based in New York or San Francisco

Preferred

• Experience in consumer tech strongly preferred (or similarly fast-paced, high-growth industries)
• A collaborative partner who thrives in cross-functional environments
• A builder who can scale teams, systems, and agency models globally
• A results-driven operator with a global mindset and strong cultural awareness

Benefits

• We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
• We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified in 10 countries, a reflection of the supportive, empowering environment we’ve built where people feel seen, valued, and energized to reach their full potential and thrive.
• We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.
• Bonus Program
• Pension and Retirement Plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for Community Involvement
• 14 Paid Company Holidays