Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global media strategies that elevate Checkmarx’s brand, leadership position, and product differentiation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key reporters, editors, and influencers across cybersecurity, AI, cloud, and enterprise technology.
• Craft high-impact media materials, including pitches, press releases, bylines, talking points, Q&As, presentations, and briefings.
• Identify and prepare spokespeople for interviews, thought leadership, and rapid-response opportunities.
• Manage regional PR agencies and coordinate global PR efforts.
• Maintain and evolve Checkmarx’s core brand narrative and messaging framework.
• Partner with subject matter experts to develop speeches, presentations, and thought leadership content.
• Develop and deliver internal communications for clarity and alignment across the company.
• Monitor global cybersecurity, development, and AI trends and translate insights into timely media commentary and storytelling.
• Provide strategic input on the competitive landscape and Checkmarx’s differentiated positioning.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in media relations, PR, or corporate communications, preferably in high-growth technology.
• 1-2 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, including AppSec, DevSecOps, security tooling, threat trends, and enterprise risk.
• Strong foundation in AI, including GenAI, agentic AI, AI security risks, and emerging threat vectors.
• Proven success building relationships with U.S. tech and security media.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, with experience in research-driven and rapid-response messaging.
• Strong project management skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment (ET or CT preferred).
• Strategic storytelling, media intuition, technical translation, cross-functional collaboration, executive presence, and natural organization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and additional incentives
• Culture of community and opportunity to work in a growing organization
• Room for career growth and professional development
• Training and educational opportunities