Public Relations Specialist

Summary The Public Relations Specialist supports Guidewire public relations and communications initiatives in North America, Latin America, and APAC, engaging diverse media channels to amplify the companys voice and brand. This role enhances Guidewires public image and supports sales efforts through the consistent, clear communication of corporate messaging, product updates, and customer success stories to target audiences. Job Description Responsibilities include: Manage the full press release lifecycle for select releases: from writing and editing to securing internal/customer approvals and coordinating distribution Own and nurture specific media relationships to drive consistent pitching and earned media coverage Research and vet incoming PR opportunities, and providing actionable recommendations Proactively identify, manage, and maintain award and editorial opportunities Support and promote the Guidewire Innovation Award program Develop and maintain high-quality media lists Produce comprehensive coverage and tracking reports for key announcements Provide regular metrics reporting and performance analysis Serve as Marketing contact for external-facing customer logo updates, in cooperation with Customer Success, Sales, and Legal teams Support communications activities related to Guidewire-hosted and industry events Assist with PR and marketing initiatives, as needed Reporting to the Public Relations Manager, this full-time role is available at the San Mateo, CA headquarters or as a remote position. Qualifications: Two to five years of Public Relations experience or an equivalent role Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience using Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.) Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Strong technology skills Enjoy multi-tasking and working in a team environment College degree B2B storytelling experience and/or PR agency experience preferred The US base salary range for this full-time position is $78,000 - $118,000 . Your base pay will depend on your experience, skills, education, training, and location among other factors. All full-time positions or part-time roles working 30 hours or more a week at Guidewire are eligible for benefits that support their health and well-being including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a company sponsored retirement plan. In addition, some roles may be eligible for the annual company bonus plan, commissions, and/or long term incentive awards which are contingent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, company and employee performance. Disability Accommodations and Guidewires Appeals Process. Guidewire provides accommodations to the hiring process to create a fair opportunity for candidates with disabilities to contend for open positions. Accommodation requests should be directed to Accommodations@guidewire.com. If things do not go as hoped, we invite you to use our appeals process. Guidewire promises to independently review any denied accommodation and any decision not to offer you the position. The appeals process is the same in either case. Within five business days of receiving a notice of denial of an accommodation, or receiving a notice of your non-selection for a vacancy, e-mail Accommodations@guidewire.com to make an appeal. Guidewire will assign a new decision-maker to review the request and/or hiring decision, who will then notify you in writing of a decision within 10 business days. About Guidewire Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 540+ insurers in 40 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire. As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1600+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of applications that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation. For more information, please visit www.guidewire.com and follow us on Twitter: @Guidewire_PandC. Guidewire Software, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace, and believe that a diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures is a key to our success. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where it's applicable to the position. Were an extraordinary blend of hungry self-starters, intrepid explorers, brainy experts, and loyal allies. Combine all of this, and we make a glorious success story, loaded with down-to-earth, helpful, and passionate people, all on the journey of cloud innovation and best in class technology. Guidewires an adventureand its yours for the taking. At Guidewire, we are utterly committed to customer success. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service to the P&C Insurance industry. And with the largest R&D team, services team, and partner ecosystem in the industry, we continually evolve and innovate to meet our customers needs. We put our values of Integrity, Rationality, and Collegiality first, harboring a culture of honesty and openness that our people never want to lose. And we each bring a little quirkinessand a little geniusto the table. As the landscape of our industry continues to shift, we respond with flexibility and skill. Were braving uncharted territory, pushing past the conventional with our products, partners, and people.