PR Manager, Public Sector at Elastic

, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

169100.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Relations, Media Relations, Digital Content Creation, Writing, Editing, Project Management, Storytelling, Communication, Attention to Detail, Cybersecurity, AI, B2B Tech

Industry

Software Development

Description

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI. What is The Role Elastic is looking for a Communications Manager (Public Sector). In this role, you will work with members of the PR & global communications team on a wide variety of high-visibility public relations and storytelling campaigns, as well as cross-functionally with teams including search, security, observability and Marketing. It’s a fast-paced and influential role within a fun, expert and high-energy team. Reporting to the Director of US PR & Communications, the role requires an understanding of media relations, digital content creation, and industry analyst relations. If you have an appetite for diving into how tech and AI is redefining governments, are a diligent and creative self-starter, and seeking a role with high growth potential - read on! In this proactive position, you'll be part of a multi-channel communications program, with a public sector background to engage with our executive leadership team and deliver engaging and exciting storytelling through media, thought-leadership pieces, awards, customer stories, event PR, agency management and social media. Every piece of content should be accurate and aligned with our editorial standards and brand voice. This is a Hybrid role based out of our Arlington, Virginia office. What You Will Be Doing Deliver high-impact content tailored to all our audiences — from developers to business leaders — including customer stories, bylines, and op-eds. Write and edit executive communications materials for Elastic Public Sector leaders. Partner with the comms team, our public sector agency, campaigns, and product marketing to ensure content aligns with launches, events and broader Elastic priorities. Help manage and build our bullseye public sector media list. Work with our global communications team on standardizing processes and strategies as our fast-growing Public Sector business expands around the world. What You Bring A deep interest and expertise in public sector news and feature writing and have a recent background in journalism with at least 5–7+ years of professional writing and editing experience or 5+ years in public relations. Outstanding writing experience with the ability to adapt your style and edit for another person’s voice. Strong copy-editing skills, with a sharp attention to detail, grammar, transparency, and flow. Strong project management skills, with experience building schedules, handling tasks within a given window, and coordinating reviews across collaborators. Find motivation in Elastic’s open-source roots and can surface stories about how our community and customers use our technology to solve real-world problems. Bonus Points Experience in cybersecurity and AI Background in B2B tech Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary. This role does not have a variable compensation component. The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. In select locations (including Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below. These ranges represent the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the ranges may be modified in the future. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program. Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being. The typical starting salary range for this role is: $106,900—$169,100 USD The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is: $128,200—$202,700 USD Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do. We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary Health coverage for you and your family in many locations Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles Generous number of vacation days each year Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co. We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws, view posters linked below: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Poster; Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster and Know Your Rights (Poster) Elasticsearch develops and distributes encryption software and technology that is subject to U.S. export controls and licensing requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the Donetsk People’s Republic (“DNR”), and the Luhansk People’s Republic (“LNR”). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic. Please see here for our Privacy Statement.

Responsibilities

You will work on high-visibility public relations and storytelling campaigns, engaging with executive leadership and delivering content through various channels. The role involves managing media relations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align communications with company priorities.