Director, Public Relations and Communications

Horizon3.ai

Director of Public Relations and Communications responsible for PR strategy and executive visibility at Horizon3.ai. Focusing on brand awareness, leadership presence, and cohesive storytelling in the cybersecurity industry.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $211,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Horizon3.ai’s global PR and communications strategy across earned media, thought leadership, and key company moments
Define and evolve the company narrative, messaging architecture, and positioning in the cybersecurity and AI landscape
Build integrated communications plans aligned to product launches, campaigns, funding moments, and major events (e.g., RSA, Black Hat)
Partner closely with executives to develop and scale their external presence (media, speaking, social media, bylines)
Shape executive platforms that reinforce Horizon3.ai’s point of view and category leadership
Provide guidance and preparation for high-stakes moments including media interviews, keynotes, and sensitive communications
Lead strategy and performance of PR agencies across regions
Set priorities, manage budgets, and ensure agency output aligns with company goals and narrative
Establish clear KPIs and hold partners accountable to outcomes
Partner with Product Marketing and Management, Channels, Demand Gen, Sales, Customer, and People teams to ensure consistent storytelling across all channels
Act as the central point of alignment for external messaging across press, web, social, and customer communications
Develop and maintain crisis communication frameworks and response plans
Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership in sensitive or high-risk situations
Ensure thoughtful, consistent, and timely responses across internal and external audiences
Drive strategy and execution for the analyst relations function, aiming at expanding awareness and validation for our category and our leadership position
Define success metrics for PR and communications (share of voice, message pull-through, executive visibility, influence on pipeline)
Use insights to refine strategy, messaging, and prioritization

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–12+ years of experience in PR, corporate communications, or related roles within B2B technology (cybersecurity strongly preferred)
Proven experience owning PR strategy and executive communications at a high-growth company
Strong ability to operate as a strategic advisor to senior leadership
Experience managing agencies and scaling PR programs globally
Exceptional storytelling, messaging, and executive presence development skills
Ability to prioritize, simplify, and focus in a fast-moving environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive Team: We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and growing team with numerous career development opportunities.
Innovative Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
Remote Work: We are a 100% remote company. Enjoy the convenience and work-life balance that comes with remote work.
Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salary, equity and benefits. Our benefits include health, vision & dental insurance for you and your family, a flexible vacation policy, and generous parental leave.

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Hard Skills & Tools

PR StrategyCrisis Communication FrameworksMessaging ArchitectureKPI DevelopmentIntegrated Communications PlansExecutive Presence DevelopmentMedia RelationsAnalyst Relations StrategyB2B Technology CommunicationsCybersecurity Communications

Soft Skills

Strategic AdvisoryPrioritizationSimplificationFocus in Fast-Moving Environments