I’m Jena Murphy, a public relations and communications consultant who crafts award-winning campaigns that build brand awareness and trust. I specialize in media relations, story development, and strategic communication planning, helping organizations align every voice across channels and geographies. With a track record of leading external communications for global tech and cybersecurity brands, I excel at turning complex offerings into clear, compelling narratives, managing agency partnerships, and guiding executives through press briefings. I’m passionate about community engagement, data-driven storytelling, and delivering measurable results.

Jena Murphy

I’m Jena Murphy, a public relations and communications consultant who crafts award-winning campaigns that build brand awareness and trust. I specialize in media relations, story development, and strategic communication planning, helping organizations align every voice across channels and geographies. With a track record of leading external communications for global tech and cybersecurity brands, I excel at turning complex offerings into clear, compelling narratives, managing agency partnerships, and guiding executives through press briefings. I’m passionate about community engagement, data-driven storytelling, and delivering measurable results.

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I’m Jena Murphy, a public relations and communications consultant who crafts award-winning campaigns that build brand awareness and trust. I specialize in media relations, story development, and strategic communication planning, helping organizations align every voice across channels and geographies.

With a track record of leading external communications for global tech and cybersecurity brands, I excel at turning complex offerings into clear, compelling narratives, managing agency partnerships, and guiding executives through press briefings. I’m passionate about community engagement, data-driven storytelling, and delivering measurable results.

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Experience Level

Work Experience

Marketing Manager at Acumentrics
December 31, 2012 - September 29, 2025
Led branding and marketing campaigns; enhanced website functionality and collateral; supervised PR and marketing team.
Communications & Marketing Director at Acumentrics
December 31, 2014 - September 29, 2025
Developed strategic communications plan; launched social media initiatives; steered major branding and messaging campaigns.
Public Relations Manager, Americas at BAE Systems, Applied Intelligence Division
December 31, 2015 - September 29, 2025
Drove the Americas PR plan; managed media inquiries; led regional press office and thought leadership efforts.
External Communications Manager, Americas at BAE Systems, Applied Intelligence Division
December 31, 2017 - September 29, 2025
Developed annual PR plan; managed media relations; supervised regional blogs and social media efforts.
Head of Enterprise PR at Bitdefender
December 31, 2020 - September 29, 2025
Global lead for enterprise PR campaigns; coordinated cross-geo messaging and influencer engagement.
PR Lead - Cybersecurity/Technical at Secureworks
December 31, 2021 - September 29, 2025
Developed and executed strategic PR plans; maintained relationships with tier-one cybersecurity reporters; wrote releases and managed lifecycle.
Americas, Director – External Communications at Earnix
December 31, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Developed and executed dynamic press and earned media strategies; managed PR agency relationships; supported broader Marketing efforts.
Director – External Communications (Global) at Earnix
January 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Led global PR activities; managed agencies across NA, Europe, and Israel; prepared executives for press briefings; built proactive communications with partners and customers.
Communications Consultant at Self-Employed / Consulting
January 1, 2024 - Present
Public relations and communications practitioner; advise clients on PR programs, materials, media outreach, and event promotion.

Education

Master of Business Administration at Simmons School of Management, Boston, MA
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
Bachelor of Arts Communications & English at Regis College, Weston, MA
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment