Digital Media Strategist, EMEA

Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks, we're united by a shared mission to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you're in the right place.

Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That's why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it's needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary Your Career We are looking for an execution-focused architect of growth to lead our digital media strategy and content syndication engine across the EMEA region. This isn't a passive, administrative role. We need a planner who views media as a laboratory - someone who can take high-level regional campaign frameworks and turn them into highly targeted, cross-channel media plans. You will act as the engine room of demand, bridging the gap between global campaign objectives and the tactical execution required to engage complex B2B buying groups in the EMEA cybersecurity space.

Your Impact As a Manager (Individual Contributor), you are the connective tissue between regional strategy and market reality. You won't just manage platforms; you will orchestrate demand across the entire digital ecosystem, encompassing Paid Social, Programmatic, Search, and our scaled Content Syndication programs. By balancing operational rigor with analytical insights, you will ensure that every dollar spent across the region optimises the buyer journey and builds measurable pipeline velocity.

• Buying Group Orchestration: Move beyond the 'lead.' You will design media strategies that identify, engage, and progress entire Buying Groups within target accounts. You'll connect the dots between individual signals to build a cohesive picture of account intent and readiness.
• Architect and Own the Media Plans: Lead the charge on select campaigns for EMEA media across Audio, Video, CTV, Social, Intent platforms, Content Syndication etc. You will aggressively test new channels, questioning traditional optimisation tactics to find untapped pockets of growth.
• Media Architecture & Budget Management: Maintain and update the regional Master Media Flowchart. Track daily spend pacing, manage flight dates, adjust bidding strategies, and perform monthly financial invoice reconciliations to ensure 100% budget precision across the geo.
• Content & Creative Catalyst: Use media performance data to influence the campaigns and creative teams. You'll provide the why that helps them build high-performing assets - bridging the gap between what looks good and what drives action.
• The AdTech Visionary (POV): While you don't own the plumbing of our AdTech stack, you'll maintain a strong POV on our toolkit (Demandbase, DV360, etc.), identifying gaps and pushing for innovations that keep us ahead of the curve.
• Drive Automation: Propel the team toward a hands-off-the-wheel future where possible. You will identify opportunities for machine learning and automation to handle the mundane, freeing you up to focus on high-level strategy and innovation.
• Business Impact Analysis: Connect media metrics to real-world business outcomes. You'll examine the journey from first touch to closed-won, continuously interrogating the data to ensure we are driving high-value business, not just high-volume traffic.

Qualifications Your Experience Experience: 7 years of hands-on experience in B2B digital media planning and execution within the technology or SaaS sector. You've successfully navigated the complexities of long sales cycles and multi-stakeholder buying committees. EMEA Market Expertise: Deep understanding of the EMEA media landscape and the nuance of the local markets, balancing brand-building with the aggressive demand-gen required in B2B SaaS. The Toolkit: Understanding of the modern media stack - Google Marketing Platform, LinkedIn, and Intent platforms (e.g., 6Sense). Experience with CTV, Audio, and Direct/Sponsorships is essential. Strategic Breadth: Proven ability to influence creative and content strategy through the lens of media performance. Business Acumen: You understand the P&L. You can speak the language of Sales and Product as comfortably as you speak the language of CPMs and CTRs. Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field of study.

Our 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 . 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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.