Director, Corporate & Americas Public Relations

Fastly helps people stay better connected with the things they love. Fastly’s edge cloud platform enables customers to create great digital experiences quickly, securely, and reliably by processing, serving, and securing our customers’ applications as close to their end-users as possible — at the edge of the Internet. The platform is designed to take advantage of the modern internet, to be programmable, and to support agile software development. Fastly’s customers include many of the world’s most prominent companies, including Vimeo, Pinterest, The New York Times, and GitHub.

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Posting Open Date: July 22, 2025

Anticipated Posting Close Date*: August 22, 2025

*Job posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Director of Corporate & Americas Public Relations 

Are you a seasoned PR leader with a passion for transforming complex B2B technologies into captivating corporate narratives? Do you thrive in dynamic, high-growth environments where your strategic vision directly shapes a company's public identity within key markets? Fastly, a rapidly growing edge cloud company with industry-leading technology and an award-winning product portfolio, is seeking a Director of Corporate & Americas Public Relations to elevate our brand and amplify our compelling story.

You'll play a pivotal role in showcasing how Fastly's network services, content delivery, edge computing, web application security, and observability tools are fundamentally changing how digital businesses build and operate on the internet. If you're ready to drive impactful corporate thought leadership, craft unforgettable media moments within the Americas, and champion a brand with a truly incredible story to tell, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

• Architect and Lead Corporate & Americas Communications: Design and execute holistic corporate communications strategies that directly contribute to Fastly's brand reputation, market leadership, and business growth.
• Define and Amplify Corporate Thought Leadership: Partner directly with our visionary executive team and product leaders to unearth groundbreaking insights and translate them into compelling thought leadership platforms, positioning Fastly as a definitive voice in cloud, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
• Drive High-Impact Americas Media Engagement: Cultivate and expand relationships with top-tier enterprise IT and business journalists in the Americas, securing significant media coverage that articulates Fastly's innovation and market impact.
• Lead and Empower Our Americas PR Engine: Oversee all corporate and product-related PR activities for the Americas region, including strategic external announcements, proactive press engagement, and identifying high-value speaking and awards opportunities. You'll lead and mentor our North America PR agency, ensuring peak performance and strategic alignment.
• Strategic International Partnership: Work hand-in-hand with our International Communications Lead to ensure global message consistency and contribute to the overarching PR strategy, providing strategic input and supporting global efforts as needed.
• Manage and Protect Fastly’s Reputation: Proactively monitor the media landscape in the Americas, analyze competitive share of voice, and develop robust strategies to enhance Fastly's public image. You'll be a critical partner in developing and executing crisis communication plans, safeguarding our brand integrity in high-stakes situations.

What We're Looking For: 

• 10+ years of progressive high-tech public relations experience, with a proven track record of elevating the media presence of B2B public companies.
• Exceptional storytelling prowess: Your ability to distill complex technical concepts into accessible, compelling corporate narratives for a wide array of audiences is second to none.
• Demonstrated leadership and agency management expertise: You have successfully led and optimized PR agencies within the North American market and managed significant communication budgets.
• Executive Presence: A strong track record of confidently working with, influencing, and presenting to C-suite executives and senior leadership.
• Strategic Agility: The ability to navigate a fast-paced, high-growth environment, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines. We v