Publishing Director, Security Sector (B2B Media / Publishing)

About the Role

A major B2B media company is hiring an Executive Director to lead its Security Sector, which encompasses two established trade publications serving security executives and systems integrators, along with related products. The Executive Director owns overall business performance and leads a cross-functional team spanning sales, content strategy, community engagement, and brand operations to drive profitable growth and strengthen the company's leadership position within the security industry.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing annual business plans for both media brands in the security portfolio
• Building revenue, audience, and profitability growth strategies with clear KPIs and regular performance reviews
• Leading sales efforts to increase revenue across digital, print, events, research, and custom programs
• Growing and forming new relationships with prospects and customers marketing to the security industry
• Improving forecasting accuracy, pipeline visibility, and sales discipline
• Expanding audience reach, engagement, retention, and first-party data assets
• Ensuring content and audience strategies align with industry needs and advertiser demand
• Overseeing sector events, webinars, virtual experiences, and research initiatives
• Building relationships with industry associations, advocates, and key stakeholders
• Evaluating opportunities to expand into emerging security segments
• Managing expenses responsibly and aligning resources with strategic priorities
• Building, coaching, and developing high-performing cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in B2B media, publishing, events, marketing, audience development, or related industries preferred
• Strong financial and business management skills
• Experience managing cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated success driving revenue and audience growth
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and execution capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Note: Applicants must submit a written strategic plan titled "My Vision for Security & SDM" addressing key opportunities and risks, revenue and audience growth strategy, content and market positioning, and team structure and leadership approach.