Responsibilities

• - Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy that amplifies XBOW's brand, mission, and market leadership across all channels
• - Own media relations end-to-end, building and nurturing relationships with top-tier technology, security, and business press to secure consistent, high-quality coverage
• - Develop and execute a complete analyst relationships strategy that will position XBOW as the category leader in autonomous offensive security. Orchestrate and run analyst briefings, inquiries to stay top of mind of relevant analysts
• - Partner closely with the CEO and executive team to develop compelling thought leadership content, including bylines, speaking submissions, and public narratives
• - Lead crisis communications planning and response, ensuring XBOW communicates with clarity, credibility, and speed when it matters most
• - Collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Sales to align external messaging with product launches, funding milestones, and key company moments
• - Establish and track communications KPIs, reporting on share of voice, media sentiment, analyst coverage, and brand awareness to inform ongoing strategy

Requirements

• - 12+ years of corporate B2B SaaS communications experience, with a proven track record in a fast-paced technology or cybersecurity company or agency
• - 5+ years of experience in communications catering to developers and/or application security professionals and CISOs.
• - 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, AI, or deep-tech sectors with an understanding of the threat landscape and security buyer mindset
• - A skilled storyteller who can translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences including press, analysts, customers, and investors
• - Established relationships with journalists and editors across major technology and business publications, with a history of securing meaningful media placements
• - Experienced in executive communications and comfortable working directly with senior leadership to shape and refine their public voice
• - Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously in a startup environment
• - Calm under pressure with demonstrated experience managing sensitive communications situations and reputational issues with sound judgment
• - Advanced daily generative AI user who creates, edits and optimizes communications while maintaining the human touch and a high bar for taste

Preferred

• - Existing relationships with security-focused media outlets, industry analysts such as Gartner or Forrester, and relevant conference organizers
• - Experience supporting communications around venture funding rounds, acquisitions, or other high-stakes corporate milestones
• - Familiarity with AI-powered communications tools and a genuine enthusiasm for integrating emerging technology into your workflow
• - Familiarity with bug bounty programs, penetration testing and embedding security into developer workflows

Benefits

• - What We Offer - Compensation & Equity : Competitive salary, clear performance-based incentives, and equity package, making you an integral part of XBOW’s growth story. - Career Growth : Significant opportunities to progress within the sales organization and shape your career trajectory as we scale. - Meaningful Work : You’ll directly impact XBOW’s mission to revolutionize cybersecurity and protect organizations worldwide.