PR Manager, Security

About the job

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. You bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.

Apple's communications team shapes and shares with the world the stories about our innovative products and services, and the values that drive everything we do. The team includes professionals with backgrounds in public relations strategy, journalism, buzz marketing and event production. We’re looking for trailblazing, creative and collaborative professionals from a variety of fields. If that’s you, then your next home may be here. Come and do the best and most exciting work of your career at Apple.

We are currently seeking a PR Manager to join our Trust & Safety Team.

The PR Manager will focus on security and be responsible for driving strategy, planning and execution of product PR programs and initiatives, in addition to managing security-related issues and crisis across the business.

Responsibilities

• Creating and managing PR programs and issues response with security, technology, consumer, broadcast and general business press.
• Deliver work that is on-strategy, on-time, and to Apple’s standards, managing multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Partner with international PR teams ensuring narratives are culturally relevant and impactful in key markets.
• Partnering with product marketing and other relevant stakeholders to develop product positioning, messaging and competitive analysis.
• Handling crisis communication issues with a focus on managing a message within an hourly news cycle.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in public relations, either at a public relations agency or within a corporate setting.
• Experience working directly with reporters and content to shape positive media coverage.
• Experience managing successful PR programs in consumer technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing successful PR programs in security.
• Hard-working and strong collaborator, with a positive team-player attitude.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with regular context-switching and thrive in a very dynamic environment.
• A self-starter who demonstrates creative, technical and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent writing skills and an effective communicator with project management skills and attention to detail.
• Highly adaptable and works well under pressure, with proven experience working on complex, time-critical projects.
• Strong product knowledge and PR experience in the areas of consumer electronics, technology, policy, information security, and privacy You are highly adaptable and work well under pressure, with proven experience working on complex, international, large-scale, time-critical projects.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, be willing to dig-in quickly on key activities and thrive in a very dynamic environment.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $119,700 and $225,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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EEO Statement

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

Accessibility

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Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.