Communications Manager
Leads day-to-day media relations for an AI and cybersecurity company, developing pitches, managing journalist relationships, preparing spokespeople, and supporting issues and internal communications. Requires 3+ years of communications experience and strong technical storytelling skills.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Own day-to-day media relations, including pitching stories, fielding reporter inquiries, and building targeted journalist and outlet lists covering AI and cybersecurity.
- Write and distribute press releases, media pitches, briefing documents, bylines, talking points, and other press materials.
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and freelancers while tracking beats and coverage patterns.
- Secure and manage interviews, briefings, and speaking opportunities; prepare spokespeople with talking points and Q&A materials.
- Monitor the news cycle and respond quickly to reporter questions, including breaking news and fast-moving stories.
- Track and report on media coverage, placements, and share of voice.
- Submit award and speaking applications and advise C-suite leaders on company positioning.
- Partner with Marketing and Product teams on launches, milestones, and newsworthy announcements.
- Monitor competitor and industry coverage to identify press opportunities and sharpen positioning.
- Maintain the press kit, boilerplate, media contact database, and FAQs.
- Support issues management by drafting holding statements and coordinating responses to sensitive inquiries.
- Assist with internal communications and company-wide announcements.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or media relations.
- Experience or interest in technology, cybersecurity, or another fast-moving industry.
- Existing journalist and editor relationships, or a demonstrated ability to build them.
- Strong writing skills, including the ability to translate technical details into compelling media pitches.
- Ability to adapt tone across formats and audiences.
- Excellent organization and responsiveness while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to unexpected media inquiries.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn technical subject matter.
- Strong collaboration skills across Marketing, Product, and leadership teams.
Benefits
- Healthcare plans with 100% employee premium coverage and partial dependent coverage.
- Dental and vision plans with 100% employee and dependent premium coverage.
- Short- and long-term disability and life insurance with 100% employee premium coverage.
- FSA/HSA and 401(k) programs.
- Equity compensation.
- 20 days of paid time off annually.
- 12 weeks of parental leave.
- Learning and development budget.
- Monthly wellness benefits.
- Annual company-sponsored offsite.
- NYC HQ employees receive daily in-office lunch, commuter benefits, remote Fridays, and local events.
Skills
Public Relations, Media Relations, Press Releases, Media Pitches, Journalist Relations, Issues Management, Internal Communications, Executive Communication, Media Monitoring, Share Of Voice
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