Senior Manager, Public Relations and Communications

Senior Manager, Public Relations and Communications GET TO KNOW US Horizon3.ai is a fast-growing, remote cybersecurity company dedicated to enabling organizations to proactively find, fix, and verify exploitable attack vectors before criminals exploit them. Our autonomous security platform, NodeZero™, uses AI and automation to continuously validate security posture across internal, external, cloud, and hybrid environments, helping enterprises reduce risk and strengthen defenses at scale. We’re a fusion of former U.S. Special Operations cyber operators, startup engineers & operators, and formerly frustrated cybersecurity practitioners. We’re committed to solving common security problems: ineffective tools, false positives and alert fatigue, blind spots, “checkbox” security culture, cybersecurity skills shortages, and the high cost and long lead time of traditional consulting. We are a team of learn-it-alls, committed to a culture of respect, collaboration, ownership, and results. ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Senior Manager, Public Relations & Communications (P5) to build and lead a high-impact PR and communications engine that elevates Horizon3.ai http://Horizon3.ai’s brand, strengthens our market narrative, and accelerates demand. In this role, you will own end-to-end press relations, corporate communications, and executive visibility for Horizon3.ai http://Horizon3.ai. You will develop and execute integrated communications strategies that position our executives and subject-matter experts as category-defining voices in offensive security, AI-driven automation, and modern cybersecurity operations. You will work closely with Marketing, Executive Leadership, Product, Customer, and People teams to drive cohesive storytelling across press, analysts, social, speaking opportunities, and events. This is a highly visible, strategic role with direct impact on brand awareness, mindshare, and pipeline. WHAT YOU’LL DO PR & COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY - Own Horizon3.ai http://Horizon3.ai’s global PR and communications strategy across earned media, speaking engagements, awards, and thought leadership content. - Lead and manage relationships with global PR and communications agencies, including selection, onboarding, day-to-day coordination, performance management, and budget alignment across regions. - Build and maintain a strategic narrative and messaging architecture that clearly differentiates Horizon3.ai http://Horizon3.ai in the cybersecurity and AI/automation landscape. - Develop integrated PR plans tied to company priorities (product launches, campaigns, major events like RSA/Black Hat, partner milestones, funding moments, and breaking news). - Translate complex technical topics (offensive security, continuous validation, AI/automation, public sector cyber, etc.) into compelling, media-ready stories. MEDIA & INFLUENCER RELATIONS - Serve as the day-to-day lead for relationships with key reporters, editors, producers, and influencers in cybersecurity, enterprise IT, public sector, VC/finance, and business press. - Proactively pitch high-impact stories (customer outcomes, research, product innovation, executive POVs, data reports) to secure coverage in tier-1 and tier-2 outlets. - Manage inbound media inquiries and coordinate briefing prep, talking points, Q&A, and follow-ups for executives and SMEs. - Build and maintain a media list, coverage tracker, and measurement framework to report on velocity, sentiment, share of voice, and message pull-through. EXECUTIVE & CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS - Partner with the CEO, CMO, CPO, CTO, and other leaders to shape executive thought leadership platforms, including bylines, op-eds, speaking topics, and social content. - Develop and refine keynotes, talking points, FAQs, and internal briefing docs for major moments (product launches, partnerships, funding announcements, major events). - Support internal and employee communications for key initiatives (major launches, company mi ... (truncated, view full listing at source)