Akamai Technologies · 3 days ago
Public Relations Manager
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$93K/yr - $193K/yr
8+ years expAkamai Technologies is a leader in cybersecurity, and they are seeking a Public Relations Manager to drive impactful storytelling about emerging threats and industry trends. In this role, you will craft narratives that engage media and inform customers, while collaborating with researchers and business leaders.
Cyber SecurityDigital MediaSaaSSoftwareVideo Streaming
Responsibilities
Identifying and cultivating cybersecurity story ideas by working directly with threat researchers, product/security leaders, and regional teams, turning internal insights into external narratives
Writing and packaging content, including press pitches, blog posts, POVs, rapid responses, and bylines, that is tailored to security, tech, and key vertical audiences
Monitoring the cybersecurity news cycle and coordinate fast, expert commentary so the company shows up quickly and credibly on breaking issues
Elevating internal subject matter experts through profiles, message development, and briefing materials, ensuring consistent, on-brand positioning
Using AI-enabled content and GEO best practices to structure material that media, customers, and generative systems can easily discover, understand, and repurpose
Qualification
Required
Have 8 years as a cybersecurity reporter/editor or in a comms role supporting security/threat research, and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Be comfortable interviewing technical people and asking follow-ups until you really understand it
Possess a strong news sense; know the difference between interesting internally and publishable externally
Have the ability to write at two levels: technical accuracy for trade/security media, clarity and business relevance for mainstream/vertical media
Be familiar with AI-powered content creation tools (drafting, summarization, transcription, media monitoring) and how to use them responsibly in a newsroom-style workflow
Understand writing for generative engine optimization (GEO): structuring content so LLMs can ingest, summarize, and surface our points of view accurately
Be able to turn SME interviews and threat research into AI-ready source material (clean Q&A, clear context, unambiguous attribution)
Benefits
Healthcare
401K savings plan
Company holidays
Vacation (in the form of PTO)
Sick time
Family friendly benefits including parental leave
Employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness
Company
Akamai Technologies
Akamai is a provider of cloud services that help enterprises provide secure, high-performing user experiences on any device.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.63BKey Investors
IVP
2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2023-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2001-08-01Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Tom Leighton
Chief Executive Officer
Charlie Gero
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