Senior Manager, Strategic Communications & PR
The Business of HLTH Podcast
District of Columbia, USA (Remote)
$115K/yr - $130K/yrAgencyFull-timeSenior level4+ years exp.
13 hrs ago
Communications Manager
USA (Remote)
$90K/yr – $120K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time
Posted 5 months ago
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Job Summary
This job posting seeks a seasoned tech PR professional to manage journalist relationships, drive proactive media pitches, and handle crisis communications. Candidates should have strong US tech/media ties, experience with fast-moving news, and the ability to translate technical topics into clear narratives. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and a 401(k) plan with company matching.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Build and manage relationships with US-based tech, business, cybersecurity, and Web3 journalists
- Lead proactive pitching of company news, research reports, and data insights
- Support rapid-response communications during major hack incidents or market events
- Develop timely commentary and expert positioning opportunities in breaking news cycles
- Coordinate media briefings, interviews, and follow-ups
- Track coverage performance and gather qualitative journalist feedback
- Support on-site media engagement during major industry conferences (e.g., ETH Denver, Consensus)
- Partner with global teams to ensure consistent messaging across markets
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in tech PR, communications, or media relations
- Strong relationships with US-based tech, cybersecurity, business, or Web3 media
- Experience managing crisis communications or fast-moving news cycles
- Ability to translate complex technical security topics into clear and compelling narratives
- Familiarity with data-driven storytelling and research-based pitching
Preferred
- Experience working with cybersecurity, fintech, blockchain, or other emerging technology companies preferred.
Benefits
- CertiK is proud to offer medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with company matching, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, HSA (with high deductible plan), FSA, and other benefits to all full-time employees, along with flexible paid time off and holidays. CertiK also offers a variable commission program for business development sales roles.
CertiK
CertiK is the largest Web3 security services provider, founded in December 2017 in New York by two professors from Yale and Columbia University.CertiK offers a wide range of products and services to support the Web3 industry, project teams, and users alike. CertiK's products and services span the entire lifecycle of project development, from incubation and early stages, to growth and maturity. CertiK is one of the most globally recognized companies in the Web3 industry, serving users across 150 countries/regions.To date, CertiK has worked with more than 5,000 enterprise clients, secured over $600 billion worth of digital assets, and detected more than 180,000 vulnerabilities in blockchain code. CertiK's clients include industry-leading projects such as Aptos, Ripple, Sandbox, Polygon, BNB Chain, and TON.Since its inception, CertiK has secured investments from 12 top-tier funds, including Sequoia, Coatue, Goldman Sachs, Shunwei Capital and Insight Partners, with a valuation of more than $2 billion. With a highly skilled technical team, CertiK stands out for its expertise in formal verification technology, artificial intelligence, and academia. CertiK's leaders also collaborate closely with global government bodies to develop supportive Web3 compliance and regulatory frameworks.
