Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communications, Horizon3

• 8+ years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or related roles, with meaningful time in B2B technology; cybersecurity experience strongly preferred
• Proven track record leading PR and communications for a high-growth SaaS company, ideally in cybersecurity, DevSecOps, or adjacent security markets
• Demonstrated success in owning media relationships and securing impactful coverage in relevant trade and business press
• Strong skills in strategic messaging, narrative development, and executive storytelling, including experience preparing senior leaders for media, stage, and virtual formats
• Excellent writing and editing skills across formats (press releases, op-eds, thought leadership, blog posts, scripts, talking points, FAQs)
• Experience developing and executing PR strategies in support of product launches, major events (e.g., RSA, Black Hat), and breaking-news rapid response
• Comfort working with technical subject matter experts and translating complex cybersecurity/AI topics into clear, compelling language
• Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels — setting the vision while owning execution across multiple workstreams
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to influence and partner with Marketing, Product, Sales, Customer, Legal, and Executive teams
• Highly organized, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• 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’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
• 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
• PR & Communications Strategy:
• Own 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 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 milestones, crisis/issue response) in partnership with People and Leadership
• Ensure message consistency across press releases, web, social, sales enablement, and customer communications
• Content & Story Development:
• Own the PR editorial calendar and align it with integrated marketing campaigns, events, and product/feature releases
• Draft and edit press releases, media alerts, bylines, blog posts, FAQs, briefing documents, award submissions, and talk tracks
• Collaborate with Product Marketing, Content, and Demand Gen to turn customer wins, product innovation, data insights, and research into PR-worthy stories
• Ensure all content is on-brand, accurate, and compliant with legal, privacy, and customer requirements
• Events, Speaking, and Analyst Alignment:
• Drive PR and communications strategy around key events (e.g., RSA, Black Hat, sector conferences, partner events), including media tours, 1:1 briefings, speaking opportunities, and news moments
• Partner closely with Field Marketing and Events teams to maximize media and executive visibility at strategic conferences and summits
• Collaborate with Analyst Relations (if separate) or directly manage analyst touchpoints where appropriate to maintain consistent market narrative and message alignment
• Issues, Crisis & Reputation Management:
• Develop and maintain issues/crisis communication plans, response frameworks, and approval workflows
• Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership in sensitive situations, helping assess risk, craft messages, and coordinate internal and external responses
• Monitor media, social channels, and competitive activity to proactively identify reputational risks and opportunities
• Measurement & Optimization:
• Define KPIs and build reporting around PR and communications performance (coverage volume/quality, message pull-through, share of voice, event-related coverage, referral traffic, and influence on pipeline where measurable)
• Use data and feedback from Sales, Leadership, and Marketing to optimize storytelling, messaging, and targeting
• Continuously refine processes, playbooks, and templates to increase speed, quality, and repeatability
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice