Public Relations Manager, Security

Public Relations Manager, Security at Elastic

Elastic, the Search AI Company, empowers individuals and businesses to find answers in real-time, leveraging all their data at scale to unlock their full potential. The Elastic Search AI Platform, trusted by over 50% of the Fortune 500, combines search precision with AI intelligence to accelerate critical results. By utilizing all structured and unstructured data, and enhancing the security and protection of private information, Elastic's comprehensive, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations realize the promise of AI.

What is The Role

Elastic is seeking an expert Communications Manager to bolster its AI-powered security platforms and solutions. In this pivotal role, you will also act as the primary communications advisor to the CISO and the broader Security leadership team. You will blend strategic foresight with hands-on execution to develop robust communications programs encompassing media relations, social media, and employee advocacy. These programs will support product launches, industry events, threat research storytelling, and thought leadership campaigns, alongside proactive media engagement. The ideal candidate is adept at crafting compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences, including technical experts like SOC analysts, IT leaders, and the broader cybersecurity community, as well as decision-makers such as CISOs.

What You Will Be Doing

Product & Threat Intelligence PR

You will spearhead the PR strategy and execution for Elastic Security product announcements, feature rollouts, and roadmap milestones. Collaborating closely with Elastic's threat intelligence researchers, you will package and promote their findings to media, customers, analysts, and social channels, ensuring these insights reach the appropriate audiences. This role also involves driving proactive campaigns around significant industry moments and events, while coordinating with regional PR teams to extend Elastic's security narrative globally. Your success will be measured by your ability to establish and track metrics to evaluate impact and adapt campaigns for optimal results.

Executive Communications for the CISO

As the primary communications lead for Elastic's CISO, you will define and implement speaking engagements, media strategies, and content initiatives. This includes developing op-eds, blogs, speeches, and social content, as well as preparing the CISO for high-profile opportunities such as media interviews, keynote addresses, and industry panel discussions. Through these efforts, you will significantly contribute to positioning Elastic's CISO as a respected and authoritative voice within the global cybersecurity community.

What You Bring

• 6–8 years of experience in public relations or communications, with a preference for backgrounds in cybersecurity or enterprise technology.
• A proven track record of successfully managing security product PR campaigns, media relations, and executive communications programs.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling abilities, capable of creating engaging content tailored for multiple audiences.
• The capacity to excel in a fast-paced, global environment, managing interactions with numerous stakeholders effectively.

Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People

As a distributed company, Elastic thrives on diversity. Whether you are starting a new career or advancing an existing one, Elastic provides an environment where professional success and personal well-being are balanced. Age is not a barrier; Elastic values what you can contribute, regardless of your career stage.

Elastic strives for benefit parity across regions, acknowledging that local regulations vary, but maintaining a commitment to employee welfare. This includes competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage for you and your family in many locations, and the flexibility to manage your schedule and work location for many roles. Employees also benefit from generous vacation days, impact-matching for financial donations and service (up to $2000 or local equivalent), and up to 40 hours annually for volunteer projects. Parenthood is supported with a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave.

Elastic is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis. Elastic welcomes individuals with disabilities and provides accommodations during the application or recruiting process upon request to candidate_accessibility@elastic.co.

Compensation for this role is in the form of a base salary, without a variable component. The typical starting salary range for new hires is $98,200—$155,400 CAD, based on factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skills, location, and business needs. Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program and a company-matched Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, as part of a holistic total rewards package.

Key skills/competency

• Public Relations Strategy
• Media Relations
• Executive Communications
• Content Creation
• Cybersecurity Knowledge
• Threat Intelligence Storytelling
• Product Launch Communications
• Social Media Strategy
• Stakeholder Management
• Global Communications