Public Relations Lead, Fastly

• Are you a strategic PR leader with a passion for transforming complex B2B technologies into captivating corporate narratives
• Do you thrive in dynamic, high-growth environments where your strategic vision directly shapes a company's public identity within key markets
• Do you have a can-do attitude and love working across different cultures and topics to tell great stories and secure strategic media coverage?
• If you're ready to drive impactful corporate thought leadership, craft unforgettable media moments across Europe, and champion a brand with a truly incredible story to tell, we want to hear from you
• 8-10+ years of progressive high-tech public relations experience, with a proven track record of elevating the media presence of B2B public companies
• Exceptional storytelling prowess: Your ability to distill complex technical concepts into accessible, compelling corporate narratives for a wide array of audiences is second to none
• Demonstrated leadership and agency management expertise: You have successfully led and optimized PR agencies across Europe and managed significant communication budgets
• Executive Presence: A strong track record of confidently working with, influencing, and presenting to C-suite executives and senior leadership
• Strategic Agility: The ability to navigate a fast-paced, high-growth environment, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines. We value resourceful problem-solvers who thrive on dynamic challenges
• Technical Acumen: A genuine curiosity and ability to quickly understand and operate effectively within a highly technical environment, specifically related to cloud, infrastructure, or cybersecurity
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field

Desirable

• Fastly, a rapidly growing edge cloud company with industry-leading technology and an award-winning product portfolio, is seeking a dynamic team-player to lead Public Relations across Fastly’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region to elevate our brand and amplify our compelling story so we are no longer the best kept secret in the industry
• You'll play a pivotal role in showcasing how Fastly's network services, content delivery, edge computing, web application security, and observability tools are fundamentally changing how digital businesses build and operate on the internet
• Architect and Lead European Public Relations and related communication campaigns
• Contribute to the research, design and implementation of holistic corporate and product communications strategies that directly contribute to Fastly's brand reputation, market leadership, and business growth
• Contribute to and leverage Corporate Thought Leadership: Partner with regional peers and with our visionary leadership team and product leaders to unearth groundbreaking insights and translate them into compelling, regionally relevant coverage, positioning Fastly as a global voice in cloud, infrastructure, and cybersecurity
• Drive High-Impact European Media Engagement: Cultivate and expand relationships with top-tier enterprise IT and business journalists in prioritized countries, securing significant media coverage that articulates Fastly's innovation and market impact
• Be an active contributor and leader of our global PR Engine: Oversee all corporate and product-related PR activities for Europe, including strategic external announcements, proactive press engagement, and identifying high-value speaking and awards opportunities
• You'll lead and mentor our in-region PR agencies, ensuring peak performance and strategic alignment
• Strategic International Partnership: Work hand-in-hand with our global marketing teams to ensure global message consistency and contribute to the overarching PR strategy, providing strategic input and supporting global efforts as needed
• Manage and Protect Fastly’s Reputation: Proactively monitor the media landscape across Europe, analyze competitive share of voice, and develop robust strategies to enhance Fastly's public image. You will play a key role executing and European-specific critical issues management communication plans, safeguarding our brand integrity in high-stakes situations