Technology PR Specialist
Serving as liaison between Kaspersky Lab and the media the Technology Communications Specialist will generate coverage about Kaspersky Lab products in all media outlets throughout the U.S. and Canada, including print, broadcast and online, keeping employees informed of product news, manage the product review process, customer case studies and the awards program. The Technology Communications Specialist will also monitor editorial calendars for product round-ups and other relevant opportunities and proactively pitch products, new product developments, and expert sources to media. In addition, the TCS will prepare press releases, media briefings, messaging documents, coverage reports, and other materials relating to products and technology.

Additional Responsibilities:
-Manage media inquiries relating to products and technology, prepare spokespeople prior to interviews, and staff interviews
-Work with Corporate Communications Manager to manage product launches from strategy formulation to execution
-Manage customer and partner references, including development of case studies and other referenceable materials that demonstrate use of Kaspersky Lab products
-Manage awards program, submitting for relevant product and technology opportunities
-Coordinate press tours and events around product launches
-Help to develop presentations introducing new products
-Provide on-site support at tradeshows and company events, as needed
-Develop deep understanding of the Company’s business, competitive markets, services and technology/business trends that impact them
-Provide monthly reports on coverage success, identifying segment traction

-3-5 years experience working at a technology focused Public Relations agency
-Must have a passion for security software
-Experience with pitching software security story ideas to relevant media contacts and success in attaining media coverage
-Established relationships with relevant press
-Ability to independently manage multiple projects and quickly change gears in a dynamic, deadline-driven, high stakes environment
-Ability to work with senior management
-Experience in developing PR plans and reports
-Self-motivated, strategic thinker and problem-solver
-Strong writing skills
-Bachelors degree in public relations, communication, writing and/or relevant work
-Knowledge/Understanding of Cision (or another media database)
-Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel

At Kaspersky you\'ll find more than just a job; you\'ll join talented, creative individuals working together to create a team that fosters community and learning.


Kaspersky Lab is setting the standard in Internet security. We deliver the world\'s most immediate protection against IT security threats, including viruses, spyware, crimeware, hackers, phishing and spam. Kaspersky Lab products provide superior detection rates and the industry\'s fastest outbreak response time for home users, SMBs, large enterprises and the mobile computing environment. Kaspersky technology is used worldwide inside the products and services of the industry\'s learding IT security solution providers.

Kaspersky is part of a worldwide community of 250 million strong, growing by 150,000 new users every week. By listening to the needs of our customers, we incorporate their thinking into every security solution we build reducing exposure and maximizing protection with the smallest possible impact on productivity.

Founded in 1997, Kaspersky is an international information security software vendor headquartered in Moscow, Russia with regional offices in the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Japan, China, and the United States. Further expanding the company\'s reach is its large partner network comprising over 500 companies globally.

We\'re on a mission to help make the Internet safe, join our team!