Public Relations Lead - North America

Proton

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About The Position

As our North America Public Relations Lead, you will have the opportunity to represent one of the most forward thinking tech companies in the world. You will be responsible for driving awareness and signups to Proton’s products (currently encrypted email, calendar, drive storage, VPN and password management) and awareness of Proton as an organization through profiles and interviews in top tier media outlets.

Proton is rebuilding the internet with privacy as the default setting, giving users the tools they need to protect their data and decide for themselves who they share their personal information with. As the world’s largest secure email platform, Proton has been at the forefront of the global privacy debate. This role will give you the chance to help shape the future of this debate and bring the conversation to a mainstream audience.

This role will require you to operate with a high degree of autonomy and thrive in an independent setting. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of Proton’s Communications strategy in North America. You will work alongside colleagues across multiple teams to launch integrated communications campaigns that raise Proton’s profile, increase sign ups and conversions, and drive positive regulatory and legislative change. Proton’s Communications team is spread across the US, France, UK, Germany and Switzerland. Public Relations Leads typically take ownership of specific markets as well as developing specialist knowledge of specific product areas within the business. The role will require travel to Europe once or twice a year.

Requirements

• Expertise in both B2C and B2B communications. Strong preference for agency experience with tech clients or in-house in a tech company
• Experience building and owning relationships with journalists and acting as a company spokesperson
• A strong network of tech, business and consumer media contacts
• Crisis management experience and ability to juggle multiple fast-paced projects and manage competing deadlines
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of projects as well as proactively identifying and pursuing PR opportunities
• The ability to develop strategic market specific campaigns within the context of an international and multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Develop new, integrated communications campaigns for North America in collaboration with Proton’s product, engineering, content, social, marketing, and public policy teams
• Develop and deploy communications campaigns focused on Proton’s product suite, driving growth and helping the business hit its commercial goals
• Generate headlines in North American mainstream, consumer and tech media in line with Proton’s narrative and communications strategy, positioning Proton as the leading authority on privacy on the internet
• Build and maintain Proton’s stakeholder maps and own relationships with top tier North American media outlets
• Drive support for Proton’s policy positions on issues ranging from antitrust and competition to encryption and data protection through targeted media coverage
• Engage with conference and events organizers to secure speaker slots for Proton representatives
• Protect Proton’s reputation with timely responses to media enquiries on a range of technical and policy based subjects

Benefits

• Technology: We provide all the devices and software you need to excel in your role, ensuring you have the best tools at your disposal to achieve your goals.
• Food: Lunch and snacks are provided by Proton every day at our offices.
• Transport: We will always support our employees with transport costs through subsidizing public transport, bike allowances, or parking spaces based on your office location.
• Stock Options: At Proton, we are all owners of the company and you get stock options when you join us.
• Flexible Working: You can define your own working hours as long as it works with team meetings.
• Learning and Development: We are committed to your professional growth. Proton offers various learning opportunities, including training programs, conferences and events, and continual learning.
• Employee Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance plans, competitive retirement savings options, generous vacation and leave policies, and wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed