Public Relations Manager, EMEA

Job summary

DigiCert is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic EMEA PR Manager with 5-7 years of experience in public relations within a fast-paced technology company. This role is critical in driving brand awareness, media engagement, and strategic communications across the EMEA region. The ideal candidate will be a creative storyteller, an excellent relationship builder, and someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth, innovative environment.

What you will do

1. Media Relations:
   • Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier media, technology journalists, and industry influencers across the EMEA region.
   • Secure media coverage in relevant outlets to amplify brand messaging and product announcements.
2. Strategy Development:
   • Develop and execute PR strategies aligned with regional business goals, ensuring consistency with global communication objectives.
   • Identify and capitalize on regional trends, events, and news cycles to position the company as a leader in the tech space.
3. Content Creation:
   • Draft compelling press releases, bylines, thought leadership pieces, and media pitches tailored for the EMEA audience.
   • Collaborate with internal teams to localize global messaging and create region-specific narratives.
4. Crisis Communication:
   • Serve as the first point of contact for regional crisis and issue management, ensuring timely and effective communication to mitigate risks.
5. Campaign Execution:
   • Lead regional PR campaigns, including product launches, executive interviews, and event publicity.
   • Partner with marketing, social media, and content teams to maximize the impact of campaigns.
6. Agency Management:
   • Manage relationships with EMEA PR agency, ensuring they deliver high-quality results within budget.
7. Metrics & Reporting:
   • Track, analyze, and report on PR performance metrics, providing insights to improve strategies and demonstrate ROI.
8. Event Support:
   • Provide communications support for regional events.

What you will have

• Experience: 5-7 years of PR experience in the technology industry, with a strong understanding of the EMEA market.
• Skills:
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
  • Proven ability to pitch and secure media coverage.
  • Strong understanding of media landscapes, cultural nuances, and trends in EMEA.
  • Clear understanding of how journalists think and what they look for in the companies and topics that they cover.
  • Ability to decipher what is and isn’t news
• Knowledge: Familiarity with enterprise technology, cybersecurity, SaaS, or related industries.
• Languages: Fluency in English is required; additional European languages are a plus.
• Attributes:
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across cultures and time zones.
  • A proactive, self-starter attitude with a passion for innovation and storytelling.

Benefits 

• Provident Fund
• Medical Aid + Gap Cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Sabbatical