Sr. Manager, Media Relations (Remote)

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.

Requirements

• 10–14+ years of public relations experience, including at least 5 years focused on cybersecurity. Current cybersecurity media relations experience is strongly preferred. Former agency experience is a plus.
• 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.

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
• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe