Communications Specialist

WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance program

Dependent Care HSA match

Adoption assistance

Fertility care support

Backup care for family and pets

Employee resource groups

Employee referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Healthcare HSA

401(k) with employer match

10 paid holidays

10 days of paid annual leave

9 days of paid sick time

Paid parental leave

Job summary

WatchGuard Technologies is seeking a Communications Specialist to scale internal and external communications with executives, employees, media, and partners at our Seattle headquarters. This hands-on role centers on executive visibility and culture, partnering with leadership to deliver clear, authentic messaging with an AI-first mindset.

You’ll own executive communications, drive internal engagement, and shape content across blogs, social posts, podcasts, and thought leadership while

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in communications, PR, corporate comms, or related field.
Strong writing and editing skills across formats (executive voice, social, internal, PR).
Demonstrated use of AI tools for content creation, workflow automation, or research.
Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Experience with internal communications and employee engagement initiatives.
Familiarity with PR and analyst relations workflows.
Comfort working in-person with executives in a Seattle-based office environment.

Responsibilities

Support CEO and executive communications, including messaging, social content, speaking opportunities, and event prep.
Partner with leadership to develop authentic external content for LinkedIn and external channels.
Coordinate logistics and messaging for executive participation in media engagements.
Manage and execute company-wide town halls with executive leadership.
Own internal communications cadence: announcements, updates, storytelling, events.
Lead employee engagement initiatives, including internal awards.
Support Seattle HQ culture and in-person executive coordination.
Plan Employee Advocacy activities to boost brand awareness.
Assist with press materials, briefings, and general comms ops for Seattle executives.
Support content creation for blogs, social posts, podcasts, thought leadership.
Ensure messaging aligns with WatchGuard's brand voice and priorities.
Identify ways to leverage content in executive communications.

Skills

Executive communications

Strong writing

AI for content creation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Internal communications

PR/analyst relations familiarity

In-person exec coordination

Tools

AI content tools

Job description

About the Role

WatchGuard Technologies is looking for a Communications Specialist to help scale our internal and external communications with executives, employees, media, and partners. This role sits at the center of executive communications, external communications, and internal engagement. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, including the CEO, to ensure messaging is clear, consistent, and impactful, while also helping drive a strong, connected culture within our Seattle headquarters. This is a hands‑on role for someone who can move fast, manage multiple stakeholders, and bring structure and creativity to how communications get done, ideally with an AI‑first mindset. Excellent opportunity for someone wanting to grow their experience across internal, external, and executive comms.

What You’ll Do

Executive & Leadership Communications

Support CEO and executive communications, including messaging, social content, speaking opportunities, and event prep
Partner with leadership to develop authentic, high‑impact LinkedIn and external content
Coordinate logistics and messaging for executive participation in media and industry engagements

Internal Communications & Employee Engagement

Manage and execute company‑wide town halls in partnership with executive leadership
Own internal communications cadence (announcements, updates, storytelling, events)
Lead employee engagement initiatives, including internal awards and recognition programs
Help shape and maintain a strong, connected office culture within the Seattle HQ
Plan and execute Employee Advocacy activities that increase brand awareness

PR & Corporate Communications Support

Support PR and other Comms activities where Seattle‑based executive coordination is required
Help manage award submissions and track recognition opportunities
Assist with press materials, briefing prep, and general communications operations for key Seattle‑based executives

Content Development

Support ongoing content creation for key executives and leaders (e.g., blogs, social posts, podcasts, thought leadership)
Ensure messaging aligns with WatchGuard’s brand voice and strategic priorities
Identify creative ways to leverage content in executive communications

Operational Excellence & AI-First Approach

Bring structure to communications workflows, calendars, and processes
Leverage AI tools to increase speed, quality, and scale of content and communications
Continuously identify ways to improve efficiency and impact across comms efforts

What You Bring

5+ years of experience in communications, PR, corporate comms, or related field
Strong writing and editing skills across formats (executive voice, social, internal, PR)
Demonstrated use of AI tools (e.g., for content creation, workflow automation, or research)
Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment
Strong organizational and project management skills
Experience with internal communications and employee engagement initiatives
Familiarity with PR and analyst relations workflows
Comfort working in‑person with executives in a Seattle‑based office environment

Bonus

Experience in cybersecurity, B2B tech, or working with MSP/channel audiences
Event planning or executive event support experience

Compensation

The base salary range is $100,000-$125,000 per year for full‑time employment, exclusive of benefits. Your base salary will be determined by your individual skills, education, experience and ability to leverage modern AI-technologies.

U.S. Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Healthcare HSA
HSA with employer contribution
10 paid holidays
10 days of paid annual leave
9 days of paid sick time
Paid parental leave
401(k) with employer match

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