Responsibilities

• Own media relations end to end across tier 1, security trades, and non-traditional media (podcasts, newsletters, creator channels) — setting strategy for the full program, including product launches, news announcements, and threat intelligence coverage
• Build and maintain a structured, prioritized view of key reporters covering AI and cybersecurity, and advance those relationships deliberately over time
• Personally run day-to-day pitching, including background briefings, trend pitches, and story planting, positioning executives as go-to sources on behavioral AI security, and pulling in support from other Communications team members on high-volume moments
• Keep a constant pulse on the media landscape and news cycle, acting as the team's go-to expert on what's being covered and by whom, in order to spot and move quickly on reactive commentary opportunities
• Own the creation of tier 1 media Q&As and bylines, and serve as a second pen on press releases and executive messaging
• Work directly with executives on media opportunities — prepping them for interviews, identifying and shaping stories, and writing in their voice for bylines and statements
• Partner across Marketing, including Threat Intel Marketing, and Customer Marketing, to source storytelling opportunities

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience in media relations or public relations, with demonstrated relationships at tier 1 tech or business outlets
• A track record of proactive, relationship-driven media work
• Strong judgment on newsworthiness and what's safe to say publicly, especially under time pressure
• Excellent writing; comfortable drafting or editing press releases, Q&As, and bylines
• Comfortable working directly with senior executives, with experience writing in an executive voice on their behalf
• Ability to set strategy and operate autonomously, with strong ownership instincts and follow-through on execution
• Collaborative mindset. This role sets direction that other team members execute against, and needs to do that well.

Preferred

• Familiarity with cybersecurity, AI, or enterprise SaaS
• Experience pitching or building relationships with podcast hosts, newsletter writers, or other non-traditional/creator-driven media
• Experience managing or directing an external public relations agency
• Experience supporting executive communications or C-suite media training
• Background operating in a fast-moving, high-growth environment

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package.