Integrated Communications Specialist

New York, USA (On-site)

$90K/yr – $153K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive holistic PR and social comms for a B2B tech security vendor, owning media relations, blogs, and rapid-response programs.

  • Own the media-relations program and corporate blog with end-to-end workflows.
  • Must-have: 3–5 years in PR/communications with strong reporter relationships.
  • Standout: Experience with AI workflows and Talkwalker-based insights.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • PR & Media Relations - Develop and pitch timely, compelling story angles, expert commentary, and research findings to targeted media and industry outlets
  • Draft and edit press materials (press releases, pitches, FAQs) and manage review/approval workflows
  • Support spokesperson readiness by building briefing documents, key messages, and Q&A; coordinate interviews and speaking opportunities
  • Partner with internal teams to support rapid response and issues management, escalating risk and aligning on messaging as needed
  • Build and maintain relationships with key reporters/editors (top-tier and trade), manage proactive outreach and reactive inquiries, and support briefings/embargoes when needed
  • Maintain media lists and tracking documents ( Outreach log, briefing tracker, coverage/links ), and help compile weekly/monthly updates for stakeholders
  • Support PR-led events (conferences, roundtables, webinars) through coordination: timelines, speaker logistics, run-of-show, and on-site/virtual communications needs
  • Social Media & Community Engagement - Support the employee advocacy program by curating ready-to-share content, coordinating launches, and enabling employees to amplify campaigns authentically
  • Manage day-to-day community engagement across social channels: moderate and respond in the brand voice, escalate sensitive issues, and surface audience insights to the team
  • Coordinate social event promotion and post-event follow-up in partnership with marketing teams
  • Coordinate social publishing calendars with PR and content plans; track performance and recommend optimizations based on engagement and audience growth
  • Operations Support - Support communications operations, including budget tracking, vendor coordination, purchase orders/invoicing support, and status reporting for ongoing initiatives
  • Monitor and analyze coverage and share of voice via Talkwalker; synthesize insights into regular reporting on media mentions, sentiment, and campaign performance
  • Own the corporate blog program: maintain the editorial calendar, coordinate stakeholders and approvals, copyedit for clarity and consistency, and publish posts on schedule

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of PR and communications experience, preferably in B2B technology
  • Strong media relations fundamentals, with a demonstrated ability to build relationships with reporters/editors in priority verticals; existing relationships are a plus. Track record of supporting earned coverage.
  • Familiarity with AI and building AI workflows
  • Excellent writing and editing skills across formats (pitches, press releases, blog posts, briefing docs), with strong attention to tone and accuracy
  • Experience managing social channels and community engagement, including basic performance reporting and optimization
  • Comfortable with PR measurement and monitoring tools (e.g., Talkwalker) and turning data into clear takeaways for stakeholders
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, operate well under ambiguity, and proactively drive work forward
  • Experience supporting awards submissions and/or external events (e.g., conferences, webinars, roundtables), including timeline and stakeholder coordination
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred

  • Proactive self-starter who anticipates needs, takes ownership, and follows through
  • Creative, “think outside the box” communicator who can find fresh angles and simplify complex topics
  • Fluent in new media (podcasts, newsletters, creators, communities) and how stories travel across platforms
  • Strong stakeholder management—able to influence without authority, align partners, and navigate reviews/approvals
  • Sound judgment and calm under pressure; knows when to escalate and how to respond in fast-moving moments
  • Measurement and learning mindset—uses data and feedback to improve storytelling, channels, and results over time

Benefits

  • healthcare benefits
  • a 401(k) plan and company match
  • short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • basic life insurance
  • stock awards
  • employee stock purchasing plan
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Check Point Software

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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is a leading protector of digital trust, utilizing AI-powered cyber security solutions to safeguard over 100,000 organizations globally. Through its Infinity Platform and an open garden ecosystem, Check Point’s prevention-first approach delivers industry-leading security efficacy while reducing risk. Employing a hybrid mesh network architecture with SASE at its core, the Infinity Platform unifies the management of on-premises, cloud, and workspace environments to offer flexibility, simplicity and scale for enterprises and service providers.

Founded in 1993
Redwood City, California, USA
8.4K employees (355 in marketing)
80% recommend to a friend
85% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.9M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
47.8%
Direct
43.5%
Referral
6.1%
Social
1.7%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~8.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
211 (3% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$1.8B
Last Raise
$1.8B
Post IPO Debt, 3 months ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $1.8B
  • Jan 2014
    Post IPO Equity
  • Jan 1995
    Seed

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