Communications Manager - B2B (Contractor)

About Proton

Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default

Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN on a simple truth: privacy is a fundamental human right . Since then, we’ve built the world’s largest encrypted email service (Proton Mail) and expanded into Proton VPN, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, and Proton Calendar—tools used by millions globally to protect their freedom, fight censorship, and keep their data safe. In some situations, Proton has literally helped save lives!

We are profitable, independent (no VC control), and selectively hire from the top ~1% of applicants. Our 700+ team members across 50+ countries come from leading organizations and elite academic backgrounds. We move fast, keep hierarchy light, and prioritize impact over optics. If you want to do meaningful work with exceptionally high-caliber people, this is it. Join us and do work you can truly be proud of. Check our open-source projects here !

Purpose of the role

As Proton's B2B Communications Manager (Contract), you will have the opportunity to build something from the ground up: our first dedicated B2B PR function. Proton is best known as a consumer brand, but hundreds of thousands of businesses rely on Proton's products to protect their operations, their IP, and their customers' data.

This is an increasingly urgent story to tell. Cybersecurity risks have never been higher for businesses. Geopolitical risk is now a factor in technology purchasing decisions. The prospect of kill switches cutting off access to US technology is becoming a reality, and companies are asking hard questions about who controls their critical infrastructure. We need someone to make sure they hear Proton's answer.

This is an opportunity for a comms professional who wants to build a B2B communications strategy from the ground up, establish Proton's presence in the business, trade and vertical press, and work with colleagues across Europe and the US to turn Proton's growing business footprint into a leading voice in the conversation around cybersecurity and corporate digital sovereignty.

This role will require you to operate with a high degree of autonomy and thrive in an independent setting. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of Proton’s relationships with key media partners across multiple markets. You will work alongside colleagues across multiple teams to raise Proton’s profile in influential publications, platforms and places.

Proton’s Communications team is spread across the UK, US, France, and Switzerland.

What you will do

Build and deliver Proton's B2B PR function — define the strategy, the narratives, and the measures of success for a fast-growing area of the business.

Expand Proton's coverage beyond the consumer tech press into the business, technology trade, vertical and national business media, positioning Proton as the leading private technology provider for companies that want an alternative to US big tech.

Own and build relationships with journalists, editors, podcasters and newsletters covering business technology, CIO/CISO topics, procurement, and the European tech policy debate.

Develop B2B PR initiatives that can be delivered across the wider marketing team — working with product marketing, affiliates, content, video, events and content colleagues to ensure PR amplifies and is amplified by the broader marketing effort.

Proactively pitch B2B stories grounded in Proton's research and data, and position Proton's leadership team as expert voices on business continuity, cybersecurity and digital sovereignty.

Respond to media inquiries on B2B issues, working with colleagues across communications, product and policy in Europe and the US to ensure accuracy, speed, and consistency.

Protect and enhance Proton's reputation with the business and tech trade press, supporting product launches, partnerships and announcements relevant to business customers.

Secure speaking slots and media opportuni