runZero · 1 day ago
Director, Communications and Social Media (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $215K/yr
10+ years exprunZero is a company focused on innovative solutions for vulnerability management and cybersecurity. They are seeking a Director of Communications & Social Media to manage PR, social media, content strategy, and corporate marketing initiatives, amplifying the company's voice and growing awareness.
Asset ManagementCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNetwork SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Strategic Communications: Develop and execute a comprehensive global PR and communications strategy that aligns with runZero’s roadmap and business goals
Social Media Leadership: Own the strategy, voice, and growth of our social media channels, fostering a vibrant community through technical engagement and thought leadership
Media & Influencer Relations: Build and maintain deep relationships with key cybersecurity journalists and industry influencers to secure consistent, high-impact coverage and media opportunities
Executive Visibility: Partner with our executive and research teams to elevate their profiles through speaking engagements, awards, and contributed content
Content Strategy: Collaborate with the content and research teams to develop a strategic content plan that can fuel your communications and social strategy, including "atomizing" technical research papers and blog posts into digestible, viral social content and media pitches
Brand Reputation: Act as the primary gatekeeper for brand voice and lead communications for any rapid-response needs or industry-wide security events
Agency Management: Manage and hold external PR agencies accountable, ensuring they are integrated into our workflows and delivering measurable ROI
Performance Tracking: Establish KPIs for brand sentiment, share of voice, PR, and social engagement, using data to pivot strategies in real-time
Awards & Speaking Program: Build and manage an annual calendar of industry awards (e.g., SC Awards, Fast Company) and high-impact speaking opportunities; lead the end-to-end process of identifying themes, drafting technical abstracts, and coaching experts for stage-readiness
Editorial Support: Provide editorial support for marketing and communications materials, ensuring consistency and quality across all communications
Content Production: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce relevant content in a wide array of formats (written content, livestreams, webcasts, podcasts, broadcast media, etc) that meets the needs of both key stakeholders and our audience
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in PR, communications, or social media, specifically within the B2B cybersecurity space
A portfolio that demonstrates the ability to translate complex cybersecurity concepts into compelling narratives
A proven track record of securing placements in top-tier business and trade publications (e.g., Dark Reading, SC Media, Wired, WSJ) and building relationships with notable journalists and influencers
Expert-level knowledge of social media platforms and a pulse on where the 'security watercooler' conversation is happening (Reddit, Mastodon, Discord, etc.)
Experience working directly with founders and C-suite executives and the ability to pivot from high-level planning to 'boots on the ground' execution
Proficiency with PR and social analytics tools (e.g., Meltwater, Cision, Sprout Social, etc) to measure impact
A 'team-first' attitude with experience working cross-functionally across GTM, product, and people teams
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment where the news cycle moves quickly
Benefits
RunZero pays for 100% of the premium platinum-level medical, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability coverage for you and your dependents.
We match 4% of 401K contributions
We offer unlimited PTO, 11 official company holidays, and a recharge week at the end of the year
We offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Our team is diverse, representing various backgrounds and perspectives, which fosters an inclusive and vibrant environment.
With flexible schedules and supportive coworkers who listen to one another, runZero promotes a culture of collaboration.
Company
runZero
Founded by HD Moore (creator of Metasploit), runZero provides a single source of truth for exposure management across your total attack surface: internal, external, IT, OT, IoT, mobile, and cloud.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$20MKey Investors
Decibel Partners
2022-03-14Series A· $15M
2021-03-16Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
HD Moore
Founder & CEO
Tyler Diderich
Senior Manager, Customer Success Engineering
Recent News
2025-07-24
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