Senior Cybersecurity Media Relations Leader

Accenture PLC; Williamstown (NJ); On-site; USD 141,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a strategic communications leader to shape global media narratives for its Cybersecurity practice. You will develop integrated media strategies, translate complex cyber topics into clear stories, and advise executive leadership across priority growth initiatives.

You’ll partner with Marketing & Communications to ensure programs are insight-led and aligned with Accenture’s brand priorities, while managing media issues and leading a team of agency partners on national travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 12 years' experience in media relations or corporate communications.
• Experience in corporate or agency environments preferred.
• Strong written and oral communications skills are essential.
• Ability to translate complex cybersecurity topics into clear media materials.
• Experience managing multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build Accenture Cybersecurity’s global media presence.
• Develop and lead proactive global earned media strategies.
• Shape differentiated media narratives across priority geographies and growth initiatives.
• Advise executive stakeholders on media strategy and visibility.
• Lead media strategy for major announcements, acquisitions, and partnerships.
• Translate complex cybersecurity topics into clear media materials (press releases, Q&As, talking points).
• Measure impact with media analytics and adjust strategy.
• Manage PR agency partners and travel nationally.

Skills

Media relations

Corporate communications

Executive communications

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Media monitoring tools

AI tools familiarity

Social media analytics

Job description

Accenture is seeking a strategic communications leader to shape global media narratives for its Cybersecurity practice. You will develop integrated media strategies, translate complex cyber topics into clear stories, and advise executive leadership across priority growth initiatives.

You’ll partner with Marketing & Communications to ensure programs are insight-led and aligned with Accenture’s brand priorities, while managing media issues and leading a team of agency partners on national travel.