Senior PR Manager, Sophos
Americas
$150-250k
+ Bonus
More information about location
Cybersecurity-as-a-Service
Open for applications
Cybersecurity-as-a-Service
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$150-250k
+ Bonus
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To develop powerful and intuitive products and services that provide the world's most effective cybersecurity for organizations of any size.
Role
Who you are
- Industry Experience: 8+ years of experience in PR or corporate communications in cybersecurity and technology.
- Media Expertise: Strong relationships with tech and business press across the Americas (primarily the U.S.) and proven ability to secure top-tier media coverage
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute integrated communications strategies that support global and regional objectives
- Leadership & Collaboration: Experience working with global teams and external agencies, managing complex stakeholder relationships
- Writing & Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong storytelling capability
- Analytical Skills: Ability to measure and communicate PR impact through data and actionable insights
- Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description
- Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply
What the job involves
- Sophos is seeking a strategic, experienced PR lead to own and execute our Americas Public Relations strategy — elevating Sophos’ brand presence, thought leadership, and news coverage across North and South America
- The Sr Manager, Americas PR will develop and implement impactful media programs that support business priorities, drive consistent storytelling, and amplify Sophos’ brand and position as a cybersecurity industry leader
- This role works closely with the global PR team and external PR agency partners to ensure regional alignment with global narrative frameworks, while tailoring campaigns and media engagement to the Americas market
- The role reports to the Senior Director, PR & Communications and will serve as the primary point of contact for PR in the region
- Public Relations Strategy & Execution
- Lead the development and implementation of the Americas PR strategy working across functions (Product, Marketing, Sales & Channel, Leadership, and Regional Teams)
- Drive proactive media outreach, press campaigns, and reactive response plans that align with business goals, product launches, and key announcements
- Partner with the global PR team to adapt global messaging for regional audiences while ensuring cohesion across markets
- Manage external agencies in the U.S. and LATAM to serve as a strategic extension of the Sophos team, and scale media visibility across the region
- Media Relations & Thought Leadership
- Build and nurture strong relationships with key journalists and industry influencers across the U.S
- Secure top tier coverage in national media outlets, with a particular focus on business, channel, and tech publications
- Identify thought leadership opportunities for Sophos executives and subject matter experts, including contributed content, speaking opportunities, and awards submissions
- Prepare spokespeople with messaging, media training, and briefing materials ahead of media opportunities
- Work closely with Marketing, Demand Gen, Product Communications, and Regional Leadership to align PR with broader GTM programs
- Serve as a communications adviser to internal stakeholders to drive consistent and effective external messaging
- Crisis & Critical Communications
- Support in managing reputation and handling sensitive issues with timely, strategic responses in collaboration with the global PR team
- Partner with cross-functional teams to craft clear, consistent, and audience-driven messaging for external audiences, effectively addressing concerns and mitigating reputational risks
- Measurement & Insights
- Track key PR performance metrics and media outcomes to generate insights that inform strategy and investment, in alignment with the global PR measurement approach
- Review and manage the local PR budget and goals
- Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on coverage quality, share of voice, sentiment, and competitive positioning
- Manage timeline and logistics of all Americas-focused press material to ensure successful launches
Application process
- Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply
Our take
Due to the fast-evolving nature of cybercrime, companies can struggle to keep their security up-to-date and resilient. Sophos provides managed cybersecurity services to identify and resolve cyberthreats within all sizes of organisations, combining cutting edge cybersecurity tech with expert support teams.
Leveraging AI and machine learning, Sophos' system automates the detection and blocking of over 99% of threats, meaning its analysts only have to hunt down and stop the most sophisticated attackers. As well as its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) product - which, serving over 15,000 customers, is the most-used on the market - the company also delivers Incident Response Services for those experiencing an active threat.
Sophos is not a new player in the cybersecurity space, but has demonstrated its dedication to innovation with continued product launches, updates, and acquisitions such as that of BAE spinout SOC.OS that have kept its tech at the front of the market. Alongside many of its peers, the effects of the economic climate have caused Sophos to cut staff as it focusses on achieving “the optimal balance of growth and profitability", but this recent hiccup does not take away from its position as a market leader continuously leading adaption in the space.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jul 2020
$2.7m
SEED
Total funding: $2.7m
Company benefits
- Remote-first working model & hybrid options
- We encourage teams to get together in person periodically to help facilitate teamwork
- Flexible start and end times for many roles
- Leadership development program
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- Global internal coaching program (Coach Match)
- Periodic Sophos wellness days off for all Sophos to help employees relax and recharge
- Global wellbeing program, which offers a range of wellbeing resources, including Sophos Wellbeing Webinars, Stress Management Toolkits, and Developing Resilience Courses
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential advice and counseling on a wide range of work and personal issues
- Free annual subscription to the Calm app
- Paid parental leave, caregiver leave & bereavement/compassion leave available
- We host some unforgettable social experiences for our global teams including our music festival SOPH-Fest, go-karting, Sophmudder, and incredible holiday parties!
- Our annual global fitness challenge, SOPH-Fit, sees thousands of employees taking part in our virtual global race around the world
- Each quarter, we celebrate our exceptional global team by running the Sophos Values Awards, which recognizes and rewards employees who embody the Sophos values and who we are as a company
- Health care benefits available worldwide
Company HQ
Abingdon, UK
Leadership
Joe Sophos
(CEO)Previously Sophos's CTo. Joe is also a member of Forgepoint Capital's Cybersecurity Advisory Council, a Venture Partner at Allegis Capital and a Board Member at Venafi.
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