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 GitHub, Yelp, Paramount, and JetBlue. We’re building a more trustworthy Internet.

Posting Open Date: October 20, 2026 Anticipated Posting Close Date*: November 20, 2026 *Job posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Senior

Director, PR & Communications We’re looking for a seasonedSenior Director, PR & Communications to join our Marketing team reporting directly to the Chief Marketing Officer. You will be responsible for leading and scaling Fastly’s Global PR and Comms team. In this role, you will capitalize on Fastly’s market momentum to dramatically increase our external share of voice, elevate awareness across global media, spotlight customer stories in the news, and continue to amplify and protect our reputation as category authorities.

You will oversee a distributed global team including regional PR managers across AMERS, EMEA, and APJ, alongside communications leads. You will define, implement, and measure a global PR and communications strategy that drives industry visibility.

Drive Global PR Strategy: Architect and execute a proactive, aggressive global PR strategy that secures regular tier-1 business, financial, tech, and trade coverage, cementing Fastly’s category leadership.

Lead Regional PR Execution: Partner with and manage regional PR leads across AMERS, EMEA, and APJ to localize press strategy, manage regional PR agencies, craft the story, and drive media coverage tailored to local markets.

Manage Reputation & Crisis Communications: Serve as a trusted advisor to the CMO and executive leadership team on media strategy, crisis communications, and proactive press opportunities.

Spotlight Customer & Product Stories:



Partner with Product Marketing and Customer Marketing to translate customer wins and product innovations into headline-worthy news stories.

Optimize Agency Management: Manage external PR agencies and global communications budgets, establishing clear accountability, media targets, and performance benchmarks.

Track PR Performance & Measurement: Develop, manage, and track communications metrics (share of voice, message pull-through, tier-1 press placements, and media reach) to measure outcomes, allocate resources, and demonstrate business impact.

Oversee GTM Executive Communications: Partner closely with our GTM communications lead to support senior executives with strategic messaging, speaking platforms, customer comms, and field alignment.

Guide Internal Communications: Partner with our internal comms lead to champion transparent workplace storytelling through channels like the Fastly Times newsletter, global All Hands, and Behind the Numbers. Build and Retain a High-Performing Team: Manage and mentor a global team across AMERS, EMEA, and APJ, alongside dedicated leads for internal comms and GTM comms. 10+ years of PR and communications experience across enterprise technology, developer infrastructure, cloud computing, or cybersecurity, with a core focus on media relations and corporate PR. ~ Bachelor’s Degree ~ Demonstrated people management experience leading distributed global PR teams across multiple regions (AMERS, EMEA, APJ). ~ Experience aligning external PR with GTM messaging and internal employee communications to maintain narrative consistency. ~ Experience advising, coaching, and drafting communications for senior leaders and spokespeople. ~ Crisis & Issues Management: Sound judgment navigating press inquiries and incident communications under tight deadlines. ~ A history of driving measurable press results and accountability across global PR agency retainers. ~ Data-Driven Mindset: Capable of evaluating communications output against media share of voice, press reach, and message resonance. Work Location(s) & Travel Requirements:



This position is open to Hybrid And Remote Work Locations.

Remote within the US Fastly currently embraces a largely hybrid model for most roles which allows employees flexibility to split their time between the office and home. There is a strong preference for Hybrid near a local office. However, we may be willing to consider remote candidates within the US.

This position may require travel as required by your role or requested by your manager. This role may be eligible to participate in Fastly’s equity and discretionary bonus programs. We support our teams with excellent benefits that start on the first day of your employment with Fastly.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Family planning, mental health support along with Employee Assistance Program, Insurance (Life, Disability, and Accident), a Flexible Vacation policy and up to 18 days of accrued paid sick leave are there to help support our employees. For 2026, we offer 12 paid local holidays, 12 paid company wellness days.

Not only do our customers have a tremendous user base, but we also support a growing number of open source projects and initiatives. Outside of code, employees are encouraged to share causes close to their heart with others so we can help lend a supportive hand. We value diversity.

Fastly employs authors, pilots, skiers, parents (of humans and animals), makeup geeks, coffee connoisseurs, and more. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, family or parental status, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and federal or state disability laws, Fastly will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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