Job Title:

Director of Public Relations

Role Overview:

McAfee is looking for a highly motivated senior-level public relations professional to drive and oversee our external communications strategy and execution. This person will be a self-starter motivated to deliver world-class corporate communications that make a measurable impact and advance business goals. The PR Director will be responsible for the day-to-day management, development, coordination, and implementation of public relations programs globally.
This is a remote job located in the United States or Canada. We are only considering candidates in these countries and are not offering relocation at this time.

About the role:

• Oversee and drive the day to day management of global external communications – from product PR, media relations, corporate PR programs and positioning, CSR, and more
• Manage global PR agency and other external business partners against clear KPIs designed to deliver world-class results
• Develop McAfee’s corporate narrative underpinned by impactful storytelling
• Create new and engaging communications strategies and plans that gain cut through and elevate the company’s brand and positioning in the market
• Develop and oversee global PR measurement criteria to evaluate and assess effective communication programs
• Be a strategic partner to key stakeholders across the company to maximize communications efforts and support business goals
• Manage the full spectrum of external communications from campaign and strategy planning, messaging and Q&A development, briefing materials, talking points, and more
• Work with VP of Communications and agency on crisis and issues management strategy and execution
• Serve as a point of contact for top tier media outlets where needed

About you:

• 15 years of experience in public relations, with at least five years in B2C technology
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to oversee and drive multiple projects at once
• Strong writing and editing skills - proficient in AP style
• Experienced in agency management across multiple markets
• An excellent storyteller who can craft compelling corporate narratives for McAfee
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and have experience working in a B2C environment
• You are excited and energized about creative and innovative external communications and have a pulse on latest trends and how they can be applied in corporate communications
• A proven and experienced communications thought leader passionate about the role communications can play in advancing corporate objectives
• Self-starter, who solves problems, adapts to changing circumstances and acts with urgency
• Ability to coach and provide counsel to spokespeople and executives
• Excellent copywriting and verbal skills - proficient in AP style
• Some agency experienced preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or equivalent experience

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Company Overview

McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.

Company Benefits and Perks:

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

• Bonus Program
• Pension and Retirement Plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for Community Involvement

We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.