Forcepoint

Media Relations Strategist

Flex - Austin

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$113kDetected 5 days ago

Product ManagementProduct StrategyIntellectual PropertyCadenceZero TrustResearchLeadershipCommunication

About the role

Forcepoint is hiring a sharp, driven Media Relations Strategist to join our Corporate Communications team, a career path with purpose at a global leader in AI Data Security.
This role brings the Forcepoint story to life for journalists, podcasters, influencers and other audiences around the world.
You have a nose for news and know how to work across teams including internal stakeholders, regional teams and global PR agencies to ensure every market tells a consistent yet locally resonant story.

Build, maintain and own relationships with an active global roster of cybersecurity, enterprise tech and business media contacts across print, digital and broadcast - keeping beats, outlets and regions current.
Develop creative, news-driven pitches for product launches, executive thought leadership, research reports and corporate announcements - tailored to each reporter and outlet audience.
Develop global and regional media toolkits - messaging frameworks, press materials and spokesperson bios and briefs - that can be utilized for media engagements, trade show events
Podcast Pitching & Forcepoint Podcast Support
Maintain a database of cybersecurity, enterprise tech and business podcasts - including host contacts, episode cadence and audience demographics.
Manage end-to-end guest booking for the Forcepoint podcast: outreach, scheduling, pre-interview briefings and post-recording follow-up.

5-7 years of media relations or communications experience, with current or recent tenure at a PR or communications agency serving cybersecurity or B2B technology clients
Strong network of existing technology, cybersecurity and business media relationships and a track record of securing top-tier business and trade placements.
Experience executing media pitches independently, from research through follow-up.
Familiarity with regionalized campaign execution.
Hands-on experience with podcast outreach, guest pitching or show production support.
Proficiency with media monitoring and database tools such as Cision, Meltwater, Muck Rack or similar.
Experience leveraging AI platforms such as Claude, ChatGPT and others to augment research, ideation and KPI measurement.
Experience supporting awards and executive thought leadership programs, including conference speaker submissions.
Required
former technology journalists are also encouraged to apply.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors and media contacts.
Strong writer who can translate technical cybersecurity concepts for general business audiences.
Critical thinker with strong business acumen and a passion for brand journalism and media storytelling.
Cultural curiosity and a global mindset to communicate effectively with regional audiences across the company.

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a closely related field preferred.

Who is Forcepoint?
Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments.
20+ years in business.
2.7k employees.
150 countries.
300+ patents.
Forcepoint is the first AI security company that stops risk before AI touches the data.
AI moves fast.
Forcepoint moves first.
Define priority audiences, story angles and measurable KPIs for earned media performance.
Serve as primary point of contact for media inquiries, coordinating timely and accurate responses with subject-matter experts.
Track reporter beats and coverage trends to surface proactive storytelling opportunities for Forcepoint spokespeople.

Define global media strategy as part of an integrated annual media relations plan with quarter-by-quarter thematic narratives aligned to emerging industry trends, competitor moves as well as Forcepoint's product roadmap, global event calendar and key industry moments.

Partner with content, demand generation and social teams to amplify earned coverage - including podcast placements - across owned, shared and paid channels.
Secure earned coverage through reactive and proactive commentary, contributed articles, trendjacking and corporate strategy interviews across top-tier business, trade and channel media outlets.

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