Public Relations Lead - North America

Job Description

Proton is seeking a Public Relations Lead for North America to drive awareness and sign-ups for Proton's products, including encrypted email, calendar, drive storage, VPN, and password management. The Public Relations Lead will represent Proton, a forward-thinking tech company focused on privacy.

The role involves shaping the global privacy debate and bringing it to a mainstream audience. The candidate will operate independently and take ownership of Proton’s Communications strategy in North America.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing integrated communications campaigns for North America.
• Developing and deploying communications campaigns focused on Proton’s product suite.
• Generating headlines in North American mainstream, consumer and tech media.
• Building and maintaining Proton’s stakeholder maps and own relationships with top tier North American media outlets.
• Driving support for Proton’s policy positions through targeted media coverage.
• Engaging with conference and events organizers to secure speaker slots for Proton representatives.
• Protecting Proton’s reputation with timely responses to media enquiries.

Requirements:

• Expertise in both B2C and B2B communications.
• Experience building and owning relationships with journalists and acting as a company spokesperson.
• A strong network of tech, business and consumer media contacts.
• Crisis management experience and ability to juggle multiple projects.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• The ability to develop strategic market specific campaigns within the context of an international team.

Proton offers:

• Technology: All necessary devices and software.
• Food: Lunch and snacks provided at the offices.
• Transport: Support with transport costs.
• Stock Options: Opportunity to own company stock.
• Flexible Working: Define your own working hours in coordination with team meetings.
• Learning and Development: Training programs, conferences, and events.
• Employee Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings options, vacation policies, and wellness programs.