SR. COMM AND MEDIA RELATIONS MANAGER

Full-time, in-office position based in Orlando, FL. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute earned media strategies supporting company priorities, executive positioning, and brand reputation
• Build and maintain relationships with national business, technology, cybersecurity, broadcast, trade, and regional media
• Proactively pitch company news, executive perspectives, thought leadership, and industry commentary
• Secure meaningful earned media coverage and interview opportunities
• Identify breaking and developing news where ThreatLocker experts can contribute to the conversation
• Develop national television, radio, podcast, and other broadcast opportunities
• Serve as a communications advisor to executives and internal subject-matter experts
• Prepare executives for interviews, including messaging, anticipated questions, and interview strategy
• Develop executive positioning, thought leadership, op-eds, speeches, and media opportunities
• Translate complex cybersecurity and technical topics into clear, compelling narratives
• Provide strategic communications guidance during sensitive, fast-moving, or high-pressure situations
• Manage and provide strategic direction to domestic and international PR agencies
• Ensure external partners remain aligned with company priorities, messaging, and performance expectations
• Collaborate with product leaders, threat researchers, legal, marketing, and leadership to uncover newsworthy stories
• Monitor media trends, emerging narratives, competitor activity, and industry developments
• Evaluate earned media performance and identify opportunities to strengthen ThreatLocker’s visibility and reputation
• Draft press releases, media statements, pitches, briefing materials, talking points, and other communications content
• Help shape public-facing narratives that strengthen and protect the ThreatLocker brand
• Develop rapid-response messaging around breaking cybersecurity and industry news

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of experience in media relations, public relations, strategic communications, journalism, or a related field
• Proven success securing meaningful earned coverage with major national business, news, technology, or broadcast outlets
• Strong existing relationships with national media and the ability to build new relationships with reporters, editors, producers, and bookers
• Strong news judgment and the ability to quickly recognize relevant breaking-news opportunities
• Experience independently developing and executing media strategies
• Experience advising and preparing senior executives for media engagements
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to translate complex or technical topics into clear, compelling stories
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-moving news environment
• Calm, confident approach during sensitive or high-pressure communications situations
• Strong intellectual curiosity and willingness to develop deep cybersecurity expertise
• Preferred experience: Cybersecurity, technology, SaaS, or B2B enterprise communications; National television and broadcast media; Corporate communications and fast-paced agency or newsroom environments; Managing external PR agencies and measuring their performance; Supporting communications across multiple countries or geographic markets; Existing relationships with national business, technology, cybersecurity, or broadcast media
• Cybersecurity experience is preferred but not required on day one. The right candidate must have a strong desire and demonstrated ability to develop genuine subject-matter expertise. Completion of the CompTIA Security+ certification will be required within 12 months of starting the position.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee incentive programs and giveaways
• Work alongside cybersecurity experts, executives, and industry leaders
• Help shape the public voice of one of cybersecurity’s most innovative Zero Trust platforms