Employee Communications Specialist

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Corporate Overview

In today's cyber threat landscape, protection starts with people. At Proofpoint, that simple truth fuels our passion for protecting users, the data they create, and the systems they rely on from a uniquely people-centric perspective.

And we're just as passionate about finding the right people to help us in that mission. When you join Proofpoint, you're helping to:

• Build and enhance our proven security platform
• Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud environment
• Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel
• Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges

We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.

The Role: Employee Communication Specialist

Location : Sunnyvale, CA

The Employee Communication Specialist will be responsible for developing and executing internal communication plans and content that engage, inform, and inspire our employees. This role requires exceptional writing skills and the ability to work collaboratively across various departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute communication campaigns to support employee engagement initiatives, company events, and organizational changes
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and to support internal initiatives
• Maintain the editorial calendar in partnership with teammates and stakeholders, to ensure timely and relevant content delivery
• Write, edit, and publish a wide range of internal communications across multiple channels, including newsletters, emails, intranet articles, and presentations
• Project management for creation of engaging multimedia content such as videos, graphics, and infographics
• Support the upkeep of content on the company intranet, including but not limited to posting copies of companywide communications, replays of meetings, etc.
• Serve as a liaison between management and employees to facilitate open and transparent communication
• Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of internal communication efforts using metrics and feedback
• Prepare reports and presentations on communication activities and outcomes for senior leadership

You'll Thrive in This Role If Have...

• Around3-5 years of professional experience in employee communications or related field
• Experience working across various communication platforms
• Flexibility in content creationacross a range of channels including (but not limited to) chat channels, email, newsletters, digital signage, and scripts
• Ability to draft clear, compelling written communications quickly and iterate with others
• Strong communication,collaboration, researching, and interviewing skills
• Highly organized, timely, and able to prioritize and manage projects / program communications
• Ability to build relationships and begin to build influence at all levels
• Self-driven, with the ability to deliver, sometimes with limited guidance
• Ability to learn unfamiliar or complex subject matter quickly and write about it with clarity
• Additional skills and familiarity are a plus if you know: Confluence and SharePoint as intranet platforms, how to use imagery to support written messages

Work Environment

• Flexibility in working hours may be needed to accommodate global time zones and event schedules.
• Presence in the Sunnyvale office is required based on job role demands.
• Global experience Why Proofpoint Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We're a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly 'culture-add', and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply. #LifeAtProofpoint

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us

Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable pay and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes flexible time off, a robust well-being program that provides for 4 global wellbeing days per year, and a 3-week work from anywhere option.

Base Pay Ranges:

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:

Base Pay Range: USD

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:

Base Pay Range: USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above:

Base Pay Range: USD

Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.

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Proofpoint thrives on the invaluable contributions of our diverse workforce, which encompasses a kaleidoscope of lived experiences, thoughts, perspectives, and professional expertise. We attribute much of our success to our people, who are at the core of our organization and embody our people-centric ethos.

We hire the most innovative minds globally to safeguard our customers' sensitive data and intellectual property. Our talented workforce develops and leverages our advanced technology, combining their expertise to provide comprehensive protection against threat actors and mitigate the risks posed by both malicious and negligent employees.

Cyberattacks have the potential to disrupt access to vital resources such as energy, water, transportation, healthcare, and financial services. At Proofpoint, our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure world-class cyber resilience, protecting approximately 8,000 enterprise customers worldwide.

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We work every day to ensure that our employees feel that they are in a community that celebrates their unique identity, cultivates their sense of belonging, and invests in their professional growth. We have 9 employee-led employee inclusion groups which help support both employees and our organization by providing opportunities to network, discuss career and cultural development and uplift the corporate culture to create a more inclusive workplace.

At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today's advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to:

• Build and enhance our proven security platform
• Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture
• Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel
• Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges

We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.