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PR - Communication Manager, US
Proton
New York, USA (On-site)Full time
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PR - Communication Manager, US
New York, USA (On-site)
$110K/yr - $158K/yr (Est.)Mid Level3+ years expFull time
Posted 3 months ago
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Job Summary
Drive Proton’s North American media relations to broaden coverage, handle inquiries, and advance product and policy storytelling.
- Own media relationships with journalists, editors, podcast hosts, and video creators to reach our target users.
- Must-have: 3+ years in PR with proven story placements.
- Standout: Deep US media familiarity beyond tech press, including podcasts and newsletters.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Build and own Proton's media relationships in North America, with a focus on journalists, editors, podcast hosts, newsletter writers, and video journalists who reach the audiences we need to win.
- Expand Proton's coverage beyond the tech press and legacy outlets. We need to be in the rooms where our potential users actually consume news and information.
- Tell Proton's story compellingly and consistently: our scale, our mission, our track record, and why a private alternative to the dominant platforms matters.
- Respond to media inquiries across product, policy, and reputation topics, working with colleagues in Europe to ensure accuracy, speed and protect Proton's reputation.
- Support Proton's presence at conferences and events, helping to secure speaking slots and media opportunities for Proton representatives.
- Collaborate with the broader communications team on campaigns tied to product launches, policy moments, and news cycles.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in PR, communications, or media relations, with demonstrated success pitching and placing stories.
- Genuine relationships with journalists, editors, or media makers — or a clear track record of building them fast.
- Deep familiarity with the US media landscape beyond legacy outlets: podcasts, newsletters, YouTube, video journalism, and new media formats.
- A natural networker who is comfortable getting out of the office, taking meetings, and building trust over time. You treat this like relationship sales.
- Strong enough command of technology and privacy topics to speak credibly with journalists and field tough questions.
Nice To Have
- Experience working with or for a European company in the US market.
- Existing relationships with journalists covering privacy, technology, or policy.
- Experience with policy communications or regulatory environments.
Benefits
- Work that Matters: millions of people trust Proton with their privacy. We answer only to our users — not advertisers, not investors with conflicting agendas, not governments. The work you do here is real, and the impact is measurable. (read more about our impact here)
- A great Team: Our team is diverse, collaborative, and tight-knit with people coming from all walks of life, including many of the world’s top academic institutions and organizations, such as MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Caltech, Cambridge, and ETH.
- Technology: you'll get the right hardware and the right software you need to do your best work.
- Learning & Development: we invest in your growth because sharp people make us better. Proton is one of the fastest ways to accelerate your career because you’ll be thrown into real challenges, with real ownership, from day one.
- Employee Benefits: your wellbeing isn’t an afterthought. We offer strong health coverage, solid retirement options, generous leave, and wellness support so you can bring your best self to work every day
- Stock Options: at Proton, we all have the opportunity to be owners of the company. From day one, you have a real stake in what we’re building. When Proton wins, you win.
- In-Person Collaboration: Amazing things happen when passionate, smart, and purposeful people get together in the same room. With offices across Geneva, Zürich, Barcelona, London and more, you’ll spend most of your time collaborating face-to-face with people who genuinely care about what you’re building
- Food: Lunch and snacks are on us every day in our offices so you can focus on the work and not on what’s for lunch.
- Transport: getting to the office shouldn’t cost you. We cover public transport, bike allowances, or parking, whichever works for you.
- Flexible Working: you own your schedule. Set hours that work for you and your team — because outcomes matter more than when the clock says you started
Proton
3.7 Glassdoor
Perusahan Otomobil Nasional Berhad (PROTON) began as Malaysia’s first national car project, founded with the aim to accelerate Malaysia’s economic development and lay the foundations for the local automotive industry. In 2017, PROTON entered its next phase to be a modern and global automotive brand; through a partnership between its two principals, DRB-HICOM and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. Today, PROTON continues to delight its customers with cars anchored on its brand promise of Inspiring Connections, and founded on its core values of always delivering Innovative Technology, Reliability and International standards.
Founded in 1985
Subang Jaya, Selangor, MYS
4.9K employees (138 in marketing)
67% recommend to a friend
82% CEO approval
Traffic Signals
Monthly Visitors
800.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
65.6%
Direct
30.5%
Referral
2.7%
Social
0.7%
Paid
0.4%
Headcount Trend
Current headcount: ~4.9K
Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
138 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
9.5 years
Median Tenure
1.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3
People
Founders / CEO
HR / Recruitment
Marketing Leadership
Funding
Total Funding
$66.8M
Last Raise
$66.8M
Undisclosed, 9 years ago
Funding History
- May 2017Undisclosed • $66.8M