Director, Public Relations and Communications

GET TO KNOW US

Horizon3.ai is a fast-growing, remote cybersecurity company dedicated to enabling organizations to proactively find, fix, and verify exploitable attack vectors before criminals exploit them. Our autonomous security platform, NodeZero™, uses AI and automation to continuously validate security posture across internal, external, cloud, and hybrid environments, helping enterprises reduce risk and strengthen defenses at scale.

We’re a fusion of former U.S. Special Operations cyber operators, startup engineers & operators, and formerly frustrated cybersecurity practitioners. We’re committed to solving common security problems: ineffective tools, false positives and alert fatigue, blind spots, “checkbox” security culture, cybersecurity skills shortages, and the high cost and long lead time of traditional consulting.

We are a team of learn-it-alls, committed to a culture of respect, collaboration, ownership, and results.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Director, Public Relations & Communications to build and lead a high-impact PR and communications engine that elevates Horizon3.ai http://Horizon3.ai’s brand, strengthens our market narrative, and accelerates demand.

In this role, you will own end-to-end press relations, corporate communications, and executive visibility for Horizon3.ai http://Horizon3.ai. You will develop and execute integrated communications strategies that position our executives and subject-matter experts as category-defining voices in offensive security, AI-driven automation, and modern cybersecurity operations.

You will work closely with Marketing, Executive Leadership, Product, Customer, and People teams to drive cohesive storytelling across press, analysts, social, speaking opportunities, and events. This is a highly visible, strategic role with direct impact on brand awareness, mindshare, and pipeline.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

PR & COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY

• Own Horizon3.ai http://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)

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

• Partner closely with executives to develop and scale their external presence (media, speaking, social media, bylines)

• Shape executive platforms that reinforce Horizon3.ai http://Horizon3.ai’s point of view and category leadership

• Provide guidance and preparation for high-stakes moments including media interviews, keynotes, and sensitive communications

AGENCY & EXTERNAL PARTNER LEADERSHIP

• 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

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ALIGNMENT

• 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

ISSUES & CRISIS 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

ANALYST RELATIONS (OPTIONAL, FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE)

• Drive strategy and execution for the analyst relations function, aiming at expanding awareness and validation for our category and our leadership position

• Expand our current analyst relations to other analyst and analyst houses

MEASUREMENT & IMPACT

• 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

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 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

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Clear, differentiated market narrative

• Increased executive visibility and thought leadership presence

• Strong agency performance tied to business outcomes

• Consistent, aligned messaging across all external channels

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with or at PR agencies; comfortable managing agency partners, budgets, and scopes of work.

• Experience with analyst and influencer ecosystems in cybersecurity.

• Familiarity with PR and social listening tools (e.g., MuckRack, Cision, Meltwater, Sprout, etc.) and web analytics to connect PR activity to outcomes.

• Background in cybersecurity, enterprise IT, or AI/ML domains.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field; advanced degree a plus, but not required.

PERKS OF HORIZON3.AI

• 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.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

We are a fully remote company. This role may require up to 25% travel for key events, media tours, internal offsites, and customer/partner meetings.

Job-related travel expenses are reviewed and must be approved by your manager.

COMPENSATION AND VALUES

At Horizon3, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and our compensation philosophy reflects this core value. We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and rewarded for their contributions. Our compensation structure is designed to be fair, competitive, and transparent, ensuring that every team member is recognized and compensated equitably across roles, levels, and locations.

In accordance with various State’s transparency regulations, we provide the following salary range information for this position:

• Base salary range: $211,000-$235,000 annually. The exact salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s location, qualifications, experience, and relevant skills.

• Additional compensation: All full-time roles are eligible for an equity package in the form of stock options.

You Belong Here

Horizon3 is not just an equal opportunity employer - we are a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental principles of our culture and success. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, hair length or any other legally protected status by law.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means we strive to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that reflects the varied communities we serve. We