Public Relations Specialist

Orca Security • Boston, MA

21d • $65,000 - $80,000 • Remote

About The Position

The mission of the Public Relations Specialist is to help amplify Orca's story across media, analysts, and the broader cybersecurity community globally. Reporting to the VP Product Marketing and Communications, the PR Specialist is the day-to-day driver of our public relations programs across the US, Europe, and globally, working hand-in-hand with our external PR agencies to land coverage, elevate our executives and researchers, and keep Orca top of mind in a fast-moving industry. The ideal candidate thrives in a highly-visible role, juggling multiple workstreams across regions from breaking-news pitches to long-lead thought leadership, and knows how to get the most out of agency partnerships on a global scale.

Requirements

• 5+ years of PR experience in B2B technology related to cybersecurity, cloud, or enterprise software strongly preferred; agency or in-house backgrounds both welcome
• Experience running PR programs across both US and European markets, including coordinating with regional agencies and navigating different media landscapes
• Proven experience managing PR agency relationships and holding partners accountable to outcomes
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to turn technical topics into clear, newsworthy stories for diverse global audiences
• Strong instincts for what makes a story land and the hustle to move fast when news breaks
• Strong project management skills: comfortable running multiple concurrent programs across regions with competing deadlines
• Self-starter mentality suited to a remote role in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Nice To Haves

• Existing relationships with cybersecurity and business/tech media in the US and/or Europe
• Experience promoting security research or data-driven reports
• Experience supporting executive visibility and awards programs

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for Orca's PR agencies in the US, Europe, and globally, by setting priorities, reviewing deliverables, managing timelines, and ensuring agency work ladders up to company goals globally
• Support media relations end to end across US and European markets: draft and edit press releases, pitches, briefing documents, and messaging; coordinate interviews; and manage rapid-response opportunities around breaking cybersecurity news
• Amplify Orca's research and data: work with the Orca Research Pod and product teams to translate threat research, vulnerability discoveries, and cloud security reports into compelling media stories for global audiences
• Drive thought leadership programs: manage bylines, contributed articles, awards submissions, and speaking opportunities for Orca executives and subject-matter experts across US and European outlets and events
• Prepare spokespeople with briefing materials, talking points, and media training support
• Track, measure, and report on PR performance across regions to provide coverage quality, share of voice, message pull-through, and use insights to sharpen our global programs
• Coordinate PR support for company milestones: product launches, funding and partnership announcements, events, and industry conferences across the US and Europe (e.g., RSA, Black Hat, Infosecurity Europe)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with content, demand gen, product marketing, and analyst relations to keep messaging consistent across channels and geographies

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Discounted medical, dental, and vision benefits with significant employer contribution
• Benefits coverage starting on your first day of employment
• Generous PTO with U.S. holidays observed
• Flexible hybrid & remote work environments
• Your choice of Mac or Windows laptop
• Work-from-home stipend to be used in your first month of employment
• Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and for home internet

What This Job Offers

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