Senior Communications Manager

HackerOne

Senior Communications Manager leading integrated strategies to drive media presence for HackerOne. Focusing on storytelling and engagement around cybersecurity topics and trends.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeRemote • California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $127,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and execution of integrated communications strategies that elevate HackerOne’s presence in tier-one media and drive measurable engagement across social and digital channels, applying Data-Driven Decision Making to continuously refine approach and impact
Identify and capitalize on real-time cybersecurity trends and news moments, inserting HackerOne into relevant conversations with speed and clarity through Change Agility, ensuring the brand remains timely, credible, and differentiated
Own external storytelling across press, social, and thought leadership by translating complex security topics into clear, compelling narratives grounded in First Principles Problem Solving
Build and execute high-impact media strategies, including developing strong, differentiated pitches that secure top-tier coverage and position HackerOne as a category leader
Lead crisis communications efforts, including message development, rapid response coordination, and media engagement, maintaining composure and clarity in high-stakes situations through Change Agility
Drive a modern, attention-oriented social media approach that goes beyond standard posting—experimenting with formats, narratives, and channels (including video) to expand reach and engagement
Apply an AI First mindset to scale communications impact, leveraging AI tools to enhance content creation, media monitoring, trend identification, and workflow efficiency
Manage and provide strategic direction to external PR agencies and contractors, ensuring alignment with business goals, quality of execution, and consistent storytelling across channels

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a related field, with demonstrated success securing tier-one media coverage
Proven experience in crisis communications and managing high-visibility or high-pressure external narratives
Strong storytelling and media instincts, including the ability to develop compelling pitches and translate complex topics into clear, engaging content across both traditional and social channels
Demonstrated experience owning or significantly contributing to social media strategies that drive business impact, including aligning content to growth marketing campaigns, increasing audience engagement, and contributing to pipeline or conversion goals
Demonstrated experience using AI tools to improve communications workflows, content development, or media engagement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health (medical, vision, dental), life, and disability insurance*
Equity stock options
Retirement plans
Paid public holidays and unlimited PTO
Paid maternity and parental leave
Leaves of absence (including caregiver leave and leave under CO's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act)
Employee Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

corporate communicationspublic relationscrisis communicationsstorytellingmedia engagementsocial media strategiescontent developmentdata-driven decision makingchange agilityfirst principles problem solving

Soft Skills

strategic directioncommunicationclaritycreativityadaptabilitycollaborationleadershipproblem solvingcomposureengagement