McAfee is hiring: Director of Communications & PR in San Francisco

Director of Communications & PR

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Communications to lead and scale our worldwide PR function. This role will define and drive our global narrative - translating product innovation into compelling consumer stories that resonate across markets, media, and culture. You will own the development and execution of high-impact communications strategies, leading earned media and product storytelling through both traditional and non-traditional tactics. You'll also help continue to shift communications from feature-led announcements to experience-led storytelling, helping consumers understand how technology shows up in real life, in moments that matter. This role requires a leader who can operate at both a strategic and tactical level - building campaigns, guiding teams, and rolling up their sleeves to deliver results in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This role will report to the VP of Communications and oversee a globally dispersed team. The role is hybrid but candidates must be based in either New York or San Francisco.
At McAfee, your work helps keep people safe every day all over the world. You'll join a team that's reimagining how a legacy brand shows up with clarity, humanity, and creative courage.
We're looking for a seasoned communications pro who geeks out all things tech, has their finger on the pulse of the cultural zeitgeist, knows how to directly connect earned media with driving meaningful business results, and you come to the table with an impressive roster of media contacts across consumer, tech, culture, and lifestyle beats.
About the Role:

Define and execute a comprehensive global communications strategy aligned with business objectives and growth priorities

Drive the global narrative across markets, positioning the company as a leader in consumer technology and culture

Lead all aspects of public relations, including media relations, product launches, integrated campaigns, executive visibility, and thought leadership

Translate product innovation into compelling, consumer-facing storytelling across earned, social, and influencer channels

Oversee major product and company moments, ensuring strong, coordinated global execution

Manage and develop a high-performing, globally distributed communications team

Lead and optimize relationships with PR agencies across regions to ensure narrative consistency, quality, and measurable impact

Partner closely with product, marketing, research, legal, and executive leadership to deliver cohesive and effective communications strategies

Establish KPIs and modern measurement frameworks to evaluate performance and continuously optimize campaign performance

Ensure McAfee has narrative consistency across earned media, creators, owned content, partner platforms, executive, and internal narratives

Monitor the global media landscape and cultural trends to identify opportunities for proactive storytelling

About you:
A strategic leader who is equally comfortable setting vision and executing day-to-day work

A sharp storyteller who can connect product innovation to meaningful consumer impact

A collaborative partner who thrives in cross-functional environments

A builder who can scale teams, systems, and agency models globally

A results-driven operator with a global mindset and strong cultural awareness

12+ years of progressive experience in consumer PR

Experience in consumer tech strongly preferred (or similarly fast-paced, high-growth industries)

Proven track record of leading global PR strategies and managing teams across multiple regions

Proven roster of media, influencer, and industry relationships with a history of securing high-impact coverage

Experience leading product communications and high-visibility launches

Exceptional storytelling, writing, and verbal communication skills

Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and counsel senior stakeholders

Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and execute at speed

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Company Overview

McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users' needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.
Company Benefits and Perks:

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We're proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified in 10 countries, a reflection of the supportive, empowering environment we've built where people feel seen, valued, and energized to reach their full potential and thrive.
We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours, and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.
Bonus Program
Pension and Retirement Plans
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Support for Community Involvement
We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.