Sr. Manager, Media Relations (Remote)

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn't changed - we're here to stop breaches, and we've redefined modern security with the world's most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We're always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role:

As a Senior Manager of Media Relations, you will help shape and amplify narratives around CrowdStrike's products, business, and executives, driving high-impact earned media coverage that advances the company's objectives and market position. This role reports to the Senior Director of Public Relations and Media Strategy. It requires a results-driven cybersecurity media relations specialist with deep industry knowledge, established relationships with top-tier media, and a proven ability to proactively develop and place compelling stories that resonate with customers, investors, and the broader market.

You'll work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to identify newsworthy opportunities, develop differentiated narratives, and build relationships with influential reporters across cybersecurity, technology, business, and financial media. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team trusted by executive leadership to play a key role in the company's continued growth and market leadership.

• Develop and execute proactive media relations strategies that drive high-impact earned coverage aligned with CrowdStrike's business objectives.
• Build, maintain, and leverage strong relationships with top-tier cybersecurity, technology, business, and financial media to secure meaningful coverage.
• Proactively identify, develop, and pitch compelling stories that advance CrowdStrike's market leadership, competitive differentiation, and executive visibility.
• Drive executive media engagement, including high-profile interviews, feature stories, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Translate complex cybersecurity trends and company innovations into timely, newsworthy narratives that resonate with reporters and their audiences.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to develop media strategies, messaging, and briefing materials.
• Monitor the cybersecurity media landscape, industry trends, competitor activity, and breaking news to identify proactive and reactive media opportunities.
• Partner with regional PR teams and agencies to extend media narratives and drive consistent, high-impact results.

• 10-14+ years of public relations experience, including at least 5 years focused on cybersecurity. Current cybersecurity media relations experience is strongly preferred. Former agency experience is a plus.
• Deep understanding of the cybersecurity industry, competitive landscape, and key trends shaping the market.
• An established network of cybersecurity media contacts and strong relationships with influential reporters across technology, business, and financial media.
• Proven track record of proactively developing, pitching, and securing high-impact earned media coverage, including top-tier feature stories and executive profiles.
• Strong news judgment and the ability to identify compelling stories, anticipate media interest, and turn complex industry developments into meaningful coverage.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling pitches, executive briefing materials, and media messaging.
• Fluency with AI tools and being able to apply them to sharpen research, media monitoring, and content development, while preserving the judgment, news sense, and relationships that drive earned coverage.
• Experience working directly with senior executives and preparing them for high-profile media engagements.
• A collaborative mindset, with experience working across marketing, communications, and technical teams.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe