What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Corporate Communications Manager position at Infoblox?
It’s an exciting time to be at Infoblox. Named a Top 25 Cyber Security Company by The Software Report and one of Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2020, Infoblox is the leader in cloud-first networking and security services. Our solutions empower organizations to take full advantage of the cloud to deliver network experiences that are inherently simple, scalable, and reliable for everyone. Infoblox customers include 70% of the Fortune 500, and our success depends on bright, energetic, talented people who share a passion for building the next generation of networking technologies—and having fun along the way.
We are looking for a Senior Corporate Communications Manager to join our Corporate Communications team, reporting to the head of global communications. In this role, you will lead communications efforts across the Americas, managing agency partners, and developing executive communications programs that amplify our company’s thought leadership. You will work closely with executive leadership, Marketing, and subject matter experts to distill complex technical topics into compelling narratives. This is an opportunity to shape Infoblox’s external voice, build relationships with key media and influencers, and establish our executives as thought leaders in enterprise networking and security, and beyond.
You’re the ideal candidate if you are a results-driven strategic communicator, an exceptional long-form writer with creative ideas, and someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact role. You have a have a passion for simplifying complex technical topics into engaging thought leadership.
What you’ll do:
- Manage and oversee corporate communications agencies across the Americas, ensuring alignment with Infoblox’s messaging and business goals
- Develop and execute executive communications programs, including blogs, bylines, and op-eds for senior leadership
- Work closely with subject matter experts to translate technical topics into compelling thought leadership content
- Create and manage content for corporate announcements, industry trends, and key initiatives
- Collaborate with marketing and PR teams to amplify company news and leadership visibility
- Cultivate relationships with key media and influencers to drive coverage and awareness
- Support crisis and issues management and develop messaging and communications strategies
- Ensure consistency and alignment of Infoblox’s brand voice and messaging across all communications
- Drive continual measurement to determine program effectiveness, highlighting opportunities for investment and increased activity using an eye for scale and ability to analyze both impact and data
What you’ll bring:
- 8 years of experience in corporate communications, executive communications, or PR, preferably in enterprise technology or cybersecurity
- Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, particularly in long-form content (e.g., blogs, thought leadership articles, speeches)
- Proven experience managing communications agencies and media relationships
- Ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences
- Strategic thinking and the ability to work cross-functionally with executives and stakeholders
- Ability to drive communications programs independently while managing multiple priorities
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with experience working with C-level executives
- Experience leading communications programs across multiple regions in the Americas
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field
After six months, you will:
- Successfully launch executive communications initiatives and secure media placements for key executives
- Establish strong working relationships with agency partners and internal stakeholders
- Develop a cadence of regular media coverage aligned with larger global media strategy and delivered measurable results along with key insights back to the business
- Create a reliable crisis comms plan that’s been tested and continually improved with input from leaders across the business
After about a year, you will:
- Lead corporate communications efforts in the Americas, driving measurable brand awareness and executive visibility
- Build a robust executive communications program with a steady cadence of impactful content
- Develop strong relationships with thought leaders across the business, building credibility and trust to drive content program
- Have clarity on what the right next set of opportunities and investment strategies are for Infoblox to inform PR activities
We’ve got you covered:
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share our compensation philosophy. At Infoblox, we believe in paying for performance. You can expect our employment offers to take many factors into consideration, including but not limited to the location of the role, internal equity, applicable experience, individual skill set, education, and professional certifications. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned is the base salary range for the role. The typical base salary range for this position in California and New York, $125,400 - $186,100, plus corporate bonus.
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- Outdoor amenities, seating, and courtyard BBQ
- Dog park and pet-friendly programs
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Salary : $125,400 - $218,200
