Public Relations Specialist

Who ESET is:

We are a global digital security company, protecting millions of customers and thousands of companies users worldwide. We believe in a positive digital future. This is reflected in how we do business and our commitment to managing our company in socially responsible and environmentally sustainable ways. Since we are Privately owned, and ESET is still run by the same engineers who started the company over three decades ago, this allows us to maintain our independence where we can focus on our primary goal of protecting customers and businesses towards a better future.

What you'll do:

• Craft compelling narratives and develop new pitch strategies to reach new business, technology, channel and consumer audiences through competitor analysis, industry research, and rapid response.
• Support the North America public relations calendar, including press releases and thought leadership articles.
• Take advantage of industry and ESET-owned events to drive media relationships and secure interviews.
• Oversee ESET’s master media lists, utilizing PR tools and databases.
• Help manage ESET’s North America awards calendar, including writing submissions and overseeing deadlines and approvals.
• Collaborate with ESET’s social media team to get the word out on top placements and to amplify top campaigns.
• Support local leaders and cybersecurity experts with ideas to advance their thought leadership platforms (including social, op-eds and podcasts).
• Work with global PR analyst and Head of North America PR to report on North America PR activities, supporting regional newsletters and presentations.

What you'll have:

• 1-3 years’ experience working with an agency, or internally for a corporate public relations environment.
• Experience working with technology vendors to manage media lists and develop relationships with a range of channel, technology, cybersecurity, business, national and broadcast media. B2B experience a plus.
• Strong writing skills and a keen interest in learning about/writing about technical topics.
• Experience using media monitoring services and PR media database tools.
• Interest in social media and news monitoring to keep your finger on the pulse of rapid response opportunities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Powerpoint, and excel.
• Flexibility and ability to adjust quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion.

What we offer:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Monthly WFH Stipend
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Paid time off
• Volunteer Time off opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Remote and Hybrid Working environments