Job Description

Are you passionate about applying your journalism and reporting experience to surface good stories that can help shape and better inform what the world hears about cybersecurity?

Do you believe in working for an organization that backs thoughtful, research- and data-based storytelling instead of chasing hype?

Join our global Corporate Communications team!

Akamai's Global Communications team drives thought leadership and influences external stakeholder perceptions. As well as informs, engages and motivates employees through strategic storytelling and communications initiatives. The team engages with leadership and works cross-functionally to build and execute and communication plans that support Akamai's strategic vision and business goals to make life better for billions of people, trillions of times a day.

Drive cybersecurity storytelling that amplifies our research and experts globally

As an internal reporter for Akamai's cybersecurity business, you'll uncover and shape compelling stories that highlight emerging threats. industry trends, and Akamai's leadership in the field. Working closely with our researchers, subject matter experts, and business leaders, you'll craft clear, impactful narratives that engage media, inform customers and partners, and make our insights more accessible and actionable, reinforcing Akamai's reputation as a trusted authority in cybersecurity.

As a Public Relations Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Identifying and cultivating cybersecurity story ideas by working directly with threat researchers, product/security leaders, and regional teams, turning internal insights into external narratives
• Writing and packaging content, including press pitches, blog posts, POVs, rapid responses, and bylines, that is tailored to security, tech, and key vertical audiences
• Monitoring the cybersecurity news cycle and coordinate fast, expert commentary so the company shows up quickly and credibly on breaking issues.
• Elevating internal subject matter experts through profiles, message development, and briefing materials, ensuring consistent, on-brand positioning.
• Using AI-enabled content and GEO best practices to structure material that media, customers, and generative systems can easily discover, understand, and repurpose.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 8 years as a cybersecurity reporter/editor or in a comms role supporting security/threat research, and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Be comfortable interviewing technical people and asking follow-ups until you really understand it.
• Possess a strong news sense; know the difference between interesting internally and publishable externally.
• Have the ability to write at two levels: technical accuracy for trade/security media, clarity and business relevance for mainstream/vertical media.
• Be familiar with AI-powered content creation tools (drafting, summarization, transcription, media monitoring) and how to use them responsibly in a newsroom-style workflow.
• Understand writing for generative engine optimization (GEO): structuring content so LLMs can ingest, summarize, and surface our points of view accurately.
• Be able to turn SME interviews and threat research into AI-ready source material (clean Q&A, clear context, unambiguous attribution).

Build your career at Akamai

Our ability to shape digital life today relies on developing exceptional people like you. The kind that can turn impossible into possible. We’re doing everything we can to make Akamai a great place to work. A place where you can learn, grow and have a meaningful impact.

With our company moving so fast, it’s important that you’re able to build new skills, explore new roles, and try out different opportunities. There are so many different ways to build your career at Akamai, and we want to support you as much as possible. We have all kinds of development opportunities available, from programs such as GROW and Mentoring, to internal events like the APEX Expo and tools such as Linkedin Learning, all to help you expand your knowledge and experience here.

Learn more

Not sure if this job is the right match for you or want to learn more about the job before you apply? Schedule a 15-minute exploratory call with the Recruiter and they would be happy to share more details.

Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $92,900 - $193,100/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.

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