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About the Role

Lead and scale the worldwide PR function, defining and driving the global narrative by translating product innovation into compelling consumer stories. This role requires a leader who can operate at both strategic and tactical levels, building campaigns, guiding teams, and delivering results in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The role reports to the VP of Communications and oversees a globally dispersed team.

Responsibilities

Define and execute a comprehensive global communications strategy aligned with business objectives and growth priorities
Drive the global narrative across markets, positioning the company as a leader in consumer technology and culture
Lead all aspects of public relations, including media relations, product launches, integrated campaigns, executive visibility, and thought leadership
Translate product innovation into compelling, consumer-facing storytelling across earned, social, and influencer channels
Oversee major product and company moments, ensuring strong, coordinated global execution
Manage and develop a high-performing, globally distributed communications team
Lead and optimize relationships with PR agencies across regions to ensure narrative consistency, quality, and measurable impact
Partner closely with product, marketing, research, legal, and executive leadership to deliver cohesive and effective communications strategies
Establish KPIs and modern measurement frameworks to evaluate performance and continuously optimize campaign performance
Ensure McAfee has narrative consistency across earned media, creators, owned content, partner platforms, executive and internal narratives
Monitor the global media landscape and cultural trends to identify opportunities for proactive storytelling

Requirements

12+ years of progressive experience in consumer PR
Experience in consumer tech strongly preferred (or similarly fast-paced, high-growth industries)
Proven track record of leading global PR strategies and managing teams across multiple regions
Proven roster of media, influencer, and industry relationships with a history of securing high-impact coverage
Experience leading product communications and high-visibility launches
Exceptional storytelling, writing, and verbal communication skills
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and counsel senior stakeholders
Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and execute at speed

Skills

Strategic leadership
Storytelling
Collaboration
Team building and scaling
Global mindset
Cultural awareness
Media relations
Product launches
Campaign management
Executive visibility
Thought leadership
Earned media
Social media
Influencer marketing
Agency management
Cross-functional partnership
KPI establishment
Measurement frameworks
Narrative consistency
Trend monitoring

Location

New York
San Francisco

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Director

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Salary/Compensations

USD $141,680.00/Yr. - USD $232,760.00/Yr.

Benefits

Bonus Program
Pension and Retirement Plans
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Support for Community Involvement
401k Retirement
Basic Life, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Coverage
14 Paid Company Holidays
Unlimited Paid Time Off for Exempt Employees
96 Hours of Sick Time and 120 Hours of Vacation for Non-Exempt Employees Accrued Each Year

About the Company

McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified in 10 countries, a reflection of the supportive, empowering environment we’ve built where people feel seen, valued, and energized to reach their full potential and thrive.
We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

Equal Opportunity

McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.