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Senior Public Relations Manager

LastPass · New York, NY, USA · Remote ·

Pay:
$131,200-$160,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

About LastPass LastPass delivers Secure Access Essentials, helping individuals and organizations manage and protect access to AI, applications, and credentials straight from the browser. Trusted by more than 100,000 businesses and millions of users worldwide, LastPass blends strong security with everyday simplicity. From discovering unapproved AI and applications to reducing login friction and securing credentials across the business, LastPass delivers on its mission to give everyone seamless access to everything they need to work, move fast, and stay protected as their environments evolve. Curious about our products? Visit our website and try it free! We welcome new ideas, support your growth, and recognize your value, if this aligns with what you are looking for in your next career move, Join Us! LastPass is looking for a Senior Public Relations Manager: In this role, you will lead how LastPass shows up in the press and across the security conversation as the company's Senior Public Relations Manager. You will run media relations, launch communications, and issues preparedness, helping LastPass deliver on its mission to give everyone seamless access to everything they need to work, move fast, and stay protected.
About the team

The Communications team sits within the Marketing organization and owns how LastPass shows up in the press, with industry audiences, and across the broader security conversation. The team manages an external PR agency, drives launch and event moments, and builds the earned media and executive visibility that support the company's growth and reputation.
Who will you work with?

You will report to the Head of Marketing while partnering closely with the senior leadership team, product, security, and legal. Within marketing, you will work day to day with brand, product marketing, demand generation, and web growth, and you will manage an external PR agency that operates as an extension of the team.
Challenges

Lead proactive media relations across security trade, business, and technology press, turning company milestones into earned coverage
Manage an external PR agency as an extension of the team, setting scope, priorities, and a high bar for output
Build and run the communications engine around product launches, industry events, and original research
Maintain the corporate messaging framework and keep public communications aligned across channels
Develop executive visibility through speaking opportunities, bylines, and select media engagements
Partner with security and legal to keep issues and crisis communications preparedness current, including protocols and holding statements
Establish communications measurement, including share of voice, message pull-through, and sentiment
Collaborate with brand, product marketing, and demand generation so earned, owned, and paid channels tell one story
What does it take to work at LastPass?

Proven experience leading communications or public relations programs in B2B software, ideally in cybersecurity or adjacent technical categories
Proven track record earning media coverage on the strength of the story, with established press relationships
Proven experience managing an external PR agency to measurable outcomes
Background in crisis and issues communications within a security-sensitive or regulated environment
Strong writing and editing ability, able to produce the first draft when it matters
Recognized internally as a trusted communications counselor who stays calm and clear when stakes are high
Recognized internally as a rigorous operator who defends the function's impact with data rather than adjectives
Experience communicating through a company repositioning or category creation effort (not required)
Familiarity with identity, access management, or AI governance markets
Experience supporting creator, influencer, or community programs with technical audiences
Compensation

US Pay Range $131,200 - $160,000 USD
Why LastPass?

The leader in secure access
High-growth, collaborative environment with inclusive teams
Remote-first culture
Competitive compensation
Flexible Paid Time Off policies, including but not limited to: Quarterly Self-Care Days (4 extra paid days off annually) and Volunteer Days
Parental leave
Comprehensive health coverage, including dependents
Home office setup support
LastPass Families free account for up to 5 members
Continuous learning and development opportunities, including an annual learning stipend to invest in your growth
Peer-to-peer recognition through Motivosity
Employee Assistance Program for well-being support
Remote work stipend to support your home office needs
Short-Term or Remote-Centric Work Arrangements for added flexibility
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