Global Cybersecurity Media Lead

Accenture PLC; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life

long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan

bonus opportunities

paid holidays

paid time off

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a strategic, action-oriented communications professional to shape the global media narrative for Accenture Cybersecurity. You will translate complex technical issues into clear stories and support executive leadership, major announcements, and priority growth initiatives worldwide.

You will lead proactive earned media strategies, shape narratives across geographies and industries, and manage media relations, partnerships, and high-impact programs to strengthen Accenture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in media relations or corporate communications.
• Excellent written and oral communications; superior writing capabilities.
• Ability to translate technical topics into clear, high-quality materials.
• Knowledge of media relations processes and Accenture's policies.
• Broad understanding of strategic marketing and communications.
• Experience with high-value media relationships.
• Strong budgeting and financial reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Comfort influencing senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with AI tools and social media preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build Accenture Cybersecurity’s global media presence with proactive strategies.
• Shape narratives connecting capabilities to client needs across geographies.
• Advise senior cybersecurity stakeholders on media strategy and visibility.
• Lead communications and media execution for major announcements and events.
• Integrate communications across teams and measure impact.
• Manage media issues and reputational risk with clear responses.
• Lead agency partners to deliver high-quality media programs.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Executive-level comms

Stakeholder management

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI tools

Social media familiarity

Job description

Accenture is seeking a strategic, action-oriented communications professional to shape the global media narrative for Accenture Cybersecurity. You will translate complex technical issues into clear stories and support executive leadership, major announcements, and priority growth initiatives worldwide.

You will lead proactive earned media strategies, shape narratives across geographies and industries, and manage media relations, partnerships, and high-impact programs to strengthen Accenture