Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day media relations: pitching stories, fielding reporter inquiries, and building a target list of journalists and outlets covering AI and cybersecurity.
• Write and distribute press releases, media pitches, briefing documents, bylines, talking points, and other press kit materials for product news, funding milestones, research findings, and company announcements.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and freelancers, tracking beats and coverage patterns to keep outreach targeted and timely.
• Secure and manage interviews, briefings, and speaking opportunities, prepping spokespeople with talking points and Q&A materials.
• Monitor the news cycle and respond quickly to reporter questions, including on short notice during breaking news or fast-moving stories.
• Track and report on media coverage, placements, and share of voice, flagging results and gaps to the team.
• Submit for awards and speaking engagements, acting as a thought partner to C-suite in terms positioning the company.
• Partner with Marketing and Product teams to stay current on company news, product launches, and milestones worth pitching to media.
• Monitor competitor and industry coverage to spot press opportunities and keep our positioning sharp.
• Maintain core communications assets: press kit, boilerplate, media contact database, and FAQs.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or media relations, ideally in tech, cybersecurity, or another fast-moving industry (agency or in-house experience both welcome).
• Existing relationships with, or a clear track record of building relationships with, journalists and editors (you know how to pitch a story and get a reporter to call back).
• A strong, clear writer who can turn technical detail into a pitch a busy reporter will actually read, and adapt tone across different formats and audiences.
• Organized and responsive, comfortable managing multiple press conversations, projects, and deadlines at once.
• Calm under pressure and able to think on your feet when a reporter reaches out unexpectedly.
• Curious and eager to learn the technical details behind what you’re pitching and communicating.
• A collaborative teammate who works well across Marketing, Product, and leadership.

Benefits

• Healthcare plans with 100% premium coverage for employees and partial coverage available for dependents
• Dental and Vision plans with 100% premium coverage for employees and their dependents
• Short/Long-term disability and life insurance plans with 100% premium coverage for employees
• FSA/HSA and 401k programs
• Equity compensation
• 20 days of PTO per year
• 12 weeks of Parental Leave
• Learning and Development budget
• Monthly wellness benefits
• Annual company-sponsored offsite