Public Relations Manager, Platform (Remote)

The application window is expected to close on :11 / 27 / 25Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.Remote United StatesMeet the TeamThe Splunk Public Relations team is part of Cisco's Global Communications organization and leads media strategy to elevate the Splunk brand and showcase its product innovation! The team partners closely with product marketing, product management, executives, and agency teams, to develop strategic communications that highlight Splunk's innovation in AI, data analytics, and digital resilience.Through strong media relationships and compelling storytelling, the team shapes industry perception, builds thought leadership, and delivers PR results that strengthen Splunk's reputation and market position.Your ImpactAs Public Relations Manager, you will manage the public relations strategies for Splunk's platform portfolio :Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Cloud Platform, and the Cisco Data Fabric architecture.You will advocate our AI-driven approach to data challenges and build influential relationships with journalists to amplify our leadership in the market.From shaping stories to securing top-tier media coverage, you'll transform complex product concepts into messages that resonate globally and directly influence how the industry views Splunk's innovation.Develop and implement PR strategies for Splunk's platform portfolio, focusing on AI innovation and data resilience.Build and nurture relationships with business, technology, and trade media.Collaborate with marketing, product management, executives, and communications teams to align messaging.Write press releases, media pitches, blogs, and messaging for technical and non-technical audiences.Manage PR agency resources to ensure quality, consistency, and impact.Minimum Qualifications6years of PR experience with B2B technology products or platforms.Experience creating and implementing PR strategies for technical products.Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field.Experience serving as a company spokesperson.Experience measuring, reporting on, and improving PR program outcomes.Preferred QualificationsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizations skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.Critical thinking with a passion for technology storytelling.Experience collaborating across global cross-functional teams.Demonstrated ability to pitch stories and secure media coverage.Why Cisco?At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond.We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds.These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions.Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless.We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale.Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S.and / or Canada :The starting salary range posted for this position is $145,000.00 to $182,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S.and / or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation, equity, or benefits.Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and / or training.The full salary range for certain locations is listed below.For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.U.S.employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.U.S.employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies :10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by CiscoNon-exempt employeesreceive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per