ForeScout Technologies
Communications Director
ForeScout Technologies, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Who We Are We envision a world where every cyber asset is seen, secure, and compliant. Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, continuously identifies, protects, and helps ensure the compliance of all managed and unmanaged cyber assets - IT, IoT, IoMT, and OT. For more than 20 years, Fortune 100 organizations and government agencies have trusted Forescout to provide vendor-agnostic, automated cybersecurity at scale.
What You Will Do
Forescout has an excellent opportunity for an experienced
Communications Director
to join our team. In this individual contributor role, you will be responsible for crafting and executing both internal and external communication strategies that effectively represent our company's offerings and initiatives. This role will require you to work closely with various stakeholders, including customers, partners, investors, employees, and the broader public, to enhance our corporate reputation and visibility. In this role, you will
Develop and implement a strategic corporate communication plan that:Aligns with the company's goals, including demand generation.Increases overall brand awareness in our competitive markets.Highlights our leadership in network security while expanding the brand to include newer capabilities such as risk & exposure management, and threat detection and response.Work with US and international public relations agencies, collaborate with regional marketing managers, and establish clear objectives and KPIs to drive visibility and reputation.Contribute to internal communication strategies to ensure employees are informed and aligned with the company's mission, values, and goals.Build and maintain relationships with key media contacts to enhance our company's visibility and thought leadership.Oversee and support the creative services team (writing and graphic design) and social media activities.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including the CEO, Marketing, Sales, Product, Partners, Customer Success, and HR, to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with strategic objectives. Coordinate responses to ad hoc security events and opportunities for positioning.Develop and manage content strategy, including web content, blogs, white papers, ebooks, datasheets, and video.Measure and report on the effectiveness of communication strategies, initiatives, and KPIs, making adjustments as needed.Manage crisis communications by developing response plans and playbooks to protect and enhance the company's reputation in response to both Forescout-specific and industry-wide events.Efficiently manage the corporate communications budget.This role reports to Chief Marketing Officer.
What You Will Bring
We encourage you to apply if you meet most but not all the desired skills and experience listed in this job posting. We value competencies, aptitude, and a great attitude as supplement to experience.
At least 10 years of experience in marketing communications or related fields, with a strong track record in a B2B environment. Experience in the cybersecurity industry is highly preferred.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft and deliver clear, impactful messaging.Proven experience in modernizing, evolving, or repositioning a B2B brand.Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA is a plus.Strategic, tactical, and creative thinking with the ability to handle multiple projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across various teams and with external stakeholders.Familiarity with current trends, technologies, and methodologies in marketing communications.What Forescout Offers You
Managing cyber risk, together
- We are led by a visionary leadership team who encourages professional growth and development. We promote a diverse and inclusive culture providing for a collaborative and innovative environment where our team can make an impact on worldwide security while working on technology which is at the forefront of the industry. We are also proud of our competitive compensation and benefits offered. (We cover 80% of employee and dependents' benefits premiums, in the U.S. only, 401K match, generous PTO policy, and much more.) If you have a strong work ethic, are visible and lean in, you will be recognized. We are in growth mode and there is a ton of opportunity at Forescout. Apply now to find out more!
www.forescout.com
Our Mission
- Continuously identify, protect, and ensure the compliance of all cyber assets across the modern organization.
Our Cultural Values
One Team - We all work together, and we all win together.Cyber Obsessed - We are curious about technology, and we are innovative and passionate about solving big programs.Customer Driven - We listen, we learn, and we make it right.Relentless - We're smart, determined, and find a way. We figure stuff out.Collaborative, without Ego - No one succeeds alone. We strive to be the humble person that people want to work with.Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us.
If this opportunity intrigues you, we would love for you to apply!
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:
We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Forescout does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Forescout employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Employment Placement Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature.
No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired because of the referral or through other means.Forescout Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value and embrace diversity, equality, inclusion, and collaboration at the core of our "One Team" philosophy. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
What You Will Do
Forescout has an excellent opportunity for an experienced
Communications Director
to join our team. In this individual contributor role, you will be responsible for crafting and executing both internal and external communication strategies that effectively represent our company's offerings and initiatives. This role will require you to work closely with various stakeholders, including customers, partners, investors, employees, and the broader public, to enhance our corporate reputation and visibility. In this role, you will
Develop and implement a strategic corporate communication plan that:Aligns with the company's goals, including demand generation.Increases overall brand awareness in our competitive markets.Highlights our leadership in network security while expanding the brand to include newer capabilities such as risk & exposure management, and threat detection and response.Work with US and international public relations agencies, collaborate with regional marketing managers, and establish clear objectives and KPIs to drive visibility and reputation.Contribute to internal communication strategies to ensure employees are informed and aligned with the company's mission, values, and goals.Build and maintain relationships with key media contacts to enhance our company's visibility and thought leadership.Oversee and support the creative services team (writing and graphic design) and social media activities.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including the CEO, Marketing, Sales, Product, Partners, Customer Success, and HR, to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with strategic objectives. Coordinate responses to ad hoc security events and opportunities for positioning.Develop and manage content strategy, including web content, blogs, white papers, ebooks, datasheets, and video.Measure and report on the effectiveness of communication strategies, initiatives, and KPIs, making adjustments as needed.Manage crisis communications by developing response plans and playbooks to protect and enhance the company's reputation in response to both Forescout-specific and industry-wide events.Efficiently manage the corporate communications budget.This role reports to Chief Marketing Officer.
What You Will Bring
We encourage you to apply if you meet most but not all the desired skills and experience listed in this job posting. We value competencies, aptitude, and a great attitude as supplement to experience.
At least 10 years of experience in marketing communications or related fields, with a strong track record in a B2B environment. Experience in the cybersecurity industry is highly preferred.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft and deliver clear, impactful messaging.Proven experience in modernizing, evolving, or repositioning a B2B brand.Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA is a plus.Strategic, tactical, and creative thinking with the ability to handle multiple projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across various teams and with external stakeholders.Familiarity with current trends, technologies, and methodologies in marketing communications.What Forescout Offers You
Managing cyber risk, together
- We are led by a visionary leadership team who encourages professional growth and development. We promote a diverse and inclusive culture providing for a collaborative and innovative environment where our team can make an impact on worldwide security while working on technology which is at the forefront of the industry. We are also proud of our competitive compensation and benefits offered. (We cover 80% of employee and dependents' benefits premiums, in the U.S. only, 401K match, generous PTO policy, and much more.) If you have a strong work ethic, are visible and lean in, you will be recognized. We are in growth mode and there is a ton of opportunity at Forescout. Apply now to find out more!
www.forescout.com
Our Mission
- Continuously identify, protect, and ensure the compliance of all cyber assets across the modern organization.
Our Cultural Values
One Team - We all work together, and we all win together.Cyber Obsessed - We are curious about technology, and we are innovative and passionate about solving big programs.Customer Driven - We listen, we learn, and we make it right.Relentless - We're smart, determined, and find a way. We figure stuff out.Collaborative, without Ego - No one succeeds alone. We strive to be the humble person that people want to work with.Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us.
If this opportunity intrigues you, we would love for you to apply!
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:
We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Forescout does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Forescout employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Employment Placement Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature.
No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired because of the referral or through other means.Forescout Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value and embrace diversity, equality, inclusion, and collaboration at the core of our "One Team" philosophy. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.