Manager/Senior Manager, Corporate Public Relations

Virginia, USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the core media narrative and agency performance for a global B2B tech PR program, shaping what Cvent talks about and when it talks.

  • Own and execute PR across announcements, product news, events, and thought leadership to drive earned coverage.
  • Manage US/Europe agencies and analyst relations, ensuring accountability and measurable outcomes.
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Tech, Sales, and CS to surface newsworthy moments and maintain a strong media calendar.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the execution of Cvent’s PR strategy across all narratives—company announcements, product news, thought leadership, event coverage, executive visibility, and industry storylines.
  • Serve as the primary day-to-day manager for Cvent’s US and European PR agencies, driving accountability, setting clear priorities, and measuring outcomes. (The Director of Corp Comm will provide strategic direction and support.)
  • Set the standard for how Cvent shows up in the media — directing agency efforts to build and maintain relationships with key journalists, editors, and contacts across technology, B2B, events, and business press, while ensuring a strong editorial calendar and media contact strategy underpin all outreach.
  • Draft and edit press releases, bylines, op-eds, briefing materials, media FAQs, and spokesperson talking points.
  • Manage Cvent's corporate awards program — identifying opportunities, coordinating submissions, and tracking recognition across key technology, business, and industry publications.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Technology/IT, Sales and Client Services teams to identify newsworthy moments and translate business milestones into compelling earned media opportunities.
  • Track media coverage, report on outcomes, and continuously optimize agency performance and press outreach effectiveness.
  • Support crisis communications preparation and execution as needed, in partnership with the Director of Corp Comm, PR agencies and Legal.
  • Serve as the primary Corporate Communications point of contact for Cvent's India-based PR team, providing regular direction, messaging guidance, and quality oversight for APAC and MEA coverage — ensuring regional output reflects Cvent's global narrative and brand standards.
  • Analyst Relations
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Cvent

Join #CventNation! www.cvent.com/careersWhat We Do: Cvent is a global market-leading meetings, events, & hospitality technology provider. Our Mission: To bring people together, power the human connection and transform the meetings & events industry through innovative technology.Who We Are: With 4,800+ employees & 21,000 customers+, we're one of the largest event technology companies in the world, & we're always looking for the next generation of Cventers to join #CventNation!Cvent is consistently recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post, Washington Business Journal, & certified as a Great Place to Work in the US, UK, & India, among other regional & international accolades.**Career Fraud Alert: In today's digital-first world, fraudulent job offers and hiring manager impersonations, often via social media or chat/messaging apps, continue to increase. To protect yourself, verify all communications come from a legitimate Cvent email (name@cvent.com) and be cautious of requests for personal information, unsolicited messages, and offers via chat or social media. If you suspect fraud, contact HRHelp@cvent.com immediately and apply for positions directly through our careers site at https://careers.cvent.com. Your safety and security are our priority.

Founded in 1999
McLean, Virginia, USA
6.2K employees (555 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
584.9M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$198.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
17.6%
Direct
57.3%
Referral
14.1%
Social
10.3%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~6.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
301 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
15 years
Median Tenure
7.2 years

Funding

Total Funding
$621.9M
Last Raise
$475M
Post IPO Equity, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2021
    Post IPO Equity • $475M
  • Jan 2012
    Series Unknown • $912K
  • Jul 2011
    Series Unknown • $136M

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