Senior Social Media Specialist, Palo Alto Networks
Travel is required
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
Posted today
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
1001+ employees
Posted today
Travel is required
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Role
Who you are
- If you're a strong writer, strategic thinker, and enjoy the balance of creativity and structure, this role is for you
- 4+ years of experience in social media, content marketing, or digital marketing within a B2B or high-tech environment
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills—especially for social-first formats
- Familiarity with EMEA audiences and an understanding of how to adapt content for different cultures and regions
- Experience collaborating with designers and editors; basic design or video editing skills (e.g., PhotoShop, Final Cut) are a strong plus
- Comfortable working in a global, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
- Experience working with social media scheduling and analytics platforms (e.g., Sprout Social, LinkedIn Campaign Manager)
- A self-starter with solid organizational and project management skills
- Bonus: experience working on influencer programs, customer marketing, or executive social content
- We're looking for someone on our level—an ambitious, talented individual ready to help us continue shaping the future of digital security through exceptional social media strategies
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a dynamic Senior Social Media Specialist to join our global social media team in the London office, supporting our brand and campaigns across the EMEA region
- In this role, you’ll help shape and share our cybersecurity story across social platforms with a focus on localization, regional amplification, and storytelling that resonates with EMEA audiences
- You’ll collaborate closely with global and regional marketing teams, translate complex topics into compelling, audience-first content, and support both day-to-day execution and special projects like case study promotion, Ignite on Tour coverage, and localized thought leadership
- Lead the execution of EMEA social media programs in partnership with the global social team, including adapting messaging and assets to resonate with regional audiences
- Create compelling social content for LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, with a focus on regional storytelling and voice
- Partner with campaign managers to localize and amplify case studies, thought leadership, and customer wins across EMEA markets
- Coordinate event coverage and travel for key regional events like Ignite on Tour, capturing moments and developing content in real time
- Craft engaging content for our Employee Advocacy platform to empower regional teams and partners with brand-aligned content
- Manage stakeholder feedback and approvals while keeping projects on track
- Collaborate with designers and video editors (or edit simple graphics/videos yourself) to bring ideas to life
- Monitor and report on key performance metrics, applying insights to optimize strategy
- Participate in social listening activities and share EMEA-specific insights with global teams
- Help manage agency partners to ensure on-time, high-quality deliverables
- Travel is required for this role to support Ignite on Tour
- Joining our social team means being the front page of the Palo Alto Networks brand
- We set the standard for driving awareness, engagement, and impact across the cybersecurity industry
- Our team operates with incredibly high standards, pushing creative boundaries to tell compelling stories and amplify our brand voice
Salary benchmarks
Our take
With cyber threats evolving at lightening speed, businesses need robust solutions to protect their data and infrastructure. And the global cybersecurity market is projected to grow significantly, driven by increasing cyberattacks and the adoption of digital transformation initiatives. Because of this, companies are seeking security platforms that can address these challenges efficiently.
That's where Palo Alto Networks steps in, a frontrunner in the cybersecurity arena. It offers a suite of AI-powered security solutions designed to safeguard enterprises across various sectors. Its platforms, such as Cortex XSIAM and Prisma AIRS, integrate advanced threat detection, zero trust architecture, and real-time response capabilities so organizations are ready to manage and mitigate risks.
Its leadership is evident too, with impressive growth and strategic partnerships. Recently the company surpassed $1.5M in sales through the Google Cloud Marketplace, highlighting the demand for its innovative security solutions. Additionally, a collaboration with AT&T aims to enhance cybersecurity offerings, further solidifying its position in the market.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Sep 2022
$34m
SERIES A
May 2022
$11m
SEED
Total funding: $45m
Company benefits
- Healthcare: We value your health and provide options so you can choose what best supports your lifestyle and personal health goals. Various nationwide plans — including Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, VSP, and more — are available to you and your family. Our providers offer the flexibility you want and the coverage you need
- Wellness: With a large on-site gym and daily, instructor-led exercise classes at HQ in Santa Clara, Palo Alto Networks actively supports employee fitness. Our juice bar, Gym & Juice, features fresh juice blends, a quick and nutritious option pre- or post-workout. And our ongoing wellness speaker series highlights the latest trends in health and wellness
- Development: Professional development is serious business at Palo Alto Networks, where the Talent Development team offers 25+ courses to help employees boost their careers and develop leadership capability
- Financial: Most roles are eligible for equity grants, and we now offer new hires a quarterly vesting schedule right away. We want you to be fairly compensated and rewarded as soon as you make an impact – on our team, that happens immediately! And because we consider every employee a stakeholder in our long-term success, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 24-month lookback. From life insurance to health savings accounts, we provide ways to help you protect and grow your wealth. Palo Alto Networks offers both traditional and Roth 401(k) options, along with a company match of 50% to a max annual amount of $1,000
- Time Off: In addition to paid corporate holidays, Flexible Time Off programs empower our employees to balance their work schedules with personal time off. We offer 12 weeks of full pay for medical leave and 6 weeks of full pay for parental leave. As a company with strong ties to the military and veterans, we also offer 26 weeks of full pay for military leave
- Perks: Our corporate discount program provides employees with significant discounts on merchandise, travel and entertainment. We offer many on-site perks at headquarters, including cafeterias, fuel service, dry cleaning service, EV charging stations, and a company store. We also provide complimentary drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks in break rooms across our campus to help everyone power through the day. Life at Palo Alto Network
Company HQ
Santa Clara, CA
Leadership
Nikesh Arora
(CEO & Chairman)Previously the President and COO at SoftBank, CBO at Google, and CMO at T-Mobile.
Nir Zuk
(Founder & CTO)Previously CTO at NetScreen Technologies, which was acquired by Juniper Neworks in 2004. They also co-founded OneSecure where they served as CTO and was the Principal Engineer at Check Point Software Technologies.
Lee Klarich
(CPO)Initially joined Palo Alto in 2006 as the EVP of Product Management and became CPO in 2018. Prior to this, they were the Director of Product Management at Juniper Networks and a Product Line Manager at NetScreen Technologies.
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