Corporate Communications Assistant

Company: Palo Alto Networks
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: February 17, 2021

Job Description:

Company DescriptionOur MissionAt Palo Alto Networks-- everything starts and ends with our mission:Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren't easy goals to accomplish - but we're not here for easy. We're here for better. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we're looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.Job DescriptionYour CareerPalo Alto Networks, is seeking an Executive Assistant / Sr. Communications Specialist to join our Global Communications team. This role will drive special team projects related to employee communications and public relations, and provide administrative support to the chief communications officer.This position requires an organized, creative and inquisitive individual who is comfortable juggling multiple tasks at a fast paced company. You'll have the writing skills and attention to detail required to update posts on the company intranet, the creativity to put together entertainment for employee meetings, and the organizational skills to coordinate events in multiple time zones. An interest or background in news, events and/or communications is a must.Your Impact * Provide administrative support to the Chief Communications Officer and a team focused on PR and employee communications * Coordinate logistics and materials for large and small employee events* Help maintain and update content on company intranet for global employee base* Take on special projects related to communications as needed, eg. briefings, presentations* Create and manage calendars, sites, and other processes* Assist with the department budget, purchase order creation and reconciliation; prepare and submit expense reports* Responsible for ordering materials, giveaways, and supplies as neededQualifications* Power user of Google Suite applications (Calendar, Docs, Sheets); experience with other tools (Keynote, intranet) a plus * Excellent writing and communications skills* Experience managing projects and administrative tasks to deadlines in a fast-paced environment with across distributed teams * A team player who can work with us identify issues and come up with solutions to keep the function running smoothly* Exceptional organization, prioritization, multi-tasking and time management skills* Highly collaborative, positive attitude and a sense of humor * A proactive approach to managing tasks and responsibilities along with the ability to maintain a high level of confidentialityAdditional InformationOur Commitment We're trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected]Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and 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, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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