Corporate Communications Director

XBOW

$150K — $180K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years in corporate B2B SaaS communications, ideally in tech or cybersecurity
  • 5+ years of experience targeting messages for developers and security professionals
  • 5+ years in cybersecurity, AI, or deep-tech with a deep understanding of the threat landscape
  • Proven ability to distill complex technical concepts into engaging narratives
  • Established relationships in major tech and business journalism sectors
  • Experience in executive communications and comfortable with senior leadership dynamics
  • Self-organized with strong multitasking abilities in a startup environment
  • Calm under pressure with crisis communication experience

Responsibilities

  • Develop a comprehensive corporate communications strategy to enhance XBOW's brand exposure
  • Manage media relations by building relationships with top-tier press for robust coverage
  • Execute a strategy for analyst relations that establishes XBOW as a leader in the category
  • Collaborate with the CEO to create compelling thought leadership materials
  • Lead crisis communication efforts to ensure effective and timely messaging
  • Align external communications with marketing and product initiatives
  • Track and report on key communications metrics for strategic adjustments

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity package contributing to XBOW's growth
  • Opportunities for career advancement as the organization scales
  • Direct contribution to meaningful cybersecurity missions impacting organizations globally
Full Job Description
Your Role

As Director of Corporate Communications at XBOW, you will own and drive the narrative that positions us as the defining force in autonomous offensive cybersecurity. You will shape how the world understands our mission, technology, and impact - from media and analyst relations to executive thought leadership and internal communications. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role at a pivotal moment in our growth.

What You'll Do
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy that amplifies XBOW's brand, mission, and market leadership across all channels
  • Own media relations end-to-end, building and nurturing relationships with top-tier technology, security, and business press to secure consistent, high-quality coverage
  • Develop and execute a complete analyst relationships strategy that will position XBOW as the category leader in autonomous offensive security. Orchestrate and run analyst briefings, inquiries to stay top of mind of relevant analysts
  • Partner closely with the CEO and executive team to develop compelling thought leadership content, including bylines, speaking submissions, and public narratives
  • Lead crisis communications planning and response, ensuring XBOW communicates with clarity, credibility, and speed when it matters most
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Sales to align external messaging with product launches, funding milestones, and key company moments
  • Establish and track communications KPIs, reporting on share of voice, media sentiment, analyst coverage, and brand awareness to inform ongoing strategy


Who You Are
  • 12+ years of corporate B2B SaaS communications experience, with a proven track record in a fast-paced technology or cybersecurity company or agency
  • 5+ years of experience in communications catering to developers and/or application security professionals and CISOs.
  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, AI, or deep-tech sectors with an understanding of the threat landscape and security buyer mindset
  • A skilled storyteller who can translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences including press, analysts, customers, and investors
  • Established relationships with journalists and editors across major technology and business publications, with a history of securing meaningful media placements
  • Experienced in executive communications and comfortable working directly with senior leadership to shape and refine their public voice
  • Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously in a startup environment
  • Calm under pressure with demonstrated experience managing sensitive communications situations and reputational issues with sound judgment
  • Advanced daily generative AI user who creates, edits and optimizes communications while maintaining the human touch and a high bar for taste


Bonus If You Have
  • Existing relationships with security-focused media outlets, industry analysts such as Gartner or Forrester, and relevant conference organizers
  • Experience supporting communications around venture funding rounds, acquisitions, or other high-stakes corporate milestones
  • Familiarity with AI-powered communications tools and a genuine enthusiasm for integrating emerging technology into your workflow
  • Familiarity with bug bounty programs, penetration testing and embedding security into developer workflows


What We Offer
  • Compensation & Equity: Competitive salary, clear performance-based incentives, and equity package, making you an integral part of XBOW's growth story.
  • Career Growth: Significant opportunities to progress within the sales organization and shape your career trajectory as we scale.
  • Meaningful Work: You'll directly impact XBOW's mission to revolutionize cybersecurity and protect organizations worldwide.
What Else You Should Know
  • Location: US Remote
  • Contract: Full-time
  • Hiring Process:
    • Introduction with Talent
    • Hiring Team Interview
    • Final Interview

At XBOW, we leverage AI every day, it's embedded in our product and our sales approach. But for this role, we're seeking someone who brings genuine curiosity, empathy, and persistence. If that's you, we'd love to connect.

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