Head of Communications, Public Relations & Analyst Relations Marketing | Remote
About the Opportunity: TENEX.AI is scaling fast and needs a senior communications leader to build our external voice from the ground up - owning press, analyst positioning, and how the world hears about our product as we launch globally. This is a newly created role reporting to the VP of Marketing, with the mandate to build TENEX's PR and analyst relations function from scratch.
What You'll Do:
- Own global PR strategy. Drive consistent, high-quality coverage across tier 1 and tier 2 media, including security trade press, business/tech media, and industry publications.
- Lead analyst relations. Build and manage direct relationships with analysts at Gartner, Forrester, and relevant independent research firms - leading briefings, inquiry responses, and positioning for inclusion in reports such as Magic Quadrants and Waves.
- Run global product launch comms. Lead end-to-end communications planning for product launches, coordinating messaging, press materials, embargoes, and timing across regions and time zones.
- Be the primary press contact. Field inbound media inquiries and manage journalist relationships.
- Proactively pitch stories. Secure media placements that build TENEX's market presence and share of voice.
- Develop executive thought leadership. Drive bylines, speaking opportunities, and award submissions, and media-train company spokespeople.
- Align messaging cross-functionally. Partner closely with Marketing, Product, and Executive leadership to keep external communications aligned with the product roadmap and business priorities.
- Lead crisis and issues communications. Protect company reputation when issues arise, managing response and messaging under pressure.
- Track and report performance. Measure and report PR/AR metrics - share of voice, coverage quality, analyst positioning trends - to leadership.
What You Bring:
- 8-10+ years of experience in PR, corporate communications, or analyst relations, ideally within cybersecurity or enterprise B2B SaaS.
- Demonstrated success securing tier 1 media coverage.
- Direct experience managing analyst relationships with Gartner and Forrester.
- Track record leading communications for global product launches across multiple markets.
- Experience advising and media-training C-suite spokespeople.
Bonus Points:
- Cybersecurity or MDR/XDR industry background.
- Experience in a high-growth, early-stage startup environment.
- International/global comms experience spanning multiple regions.
- APR (Accredited in Public Relations) or similar credential.
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Relevant certifications such as APR (Accredited in Public Relations) are a plus.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to build and own TENEX's global communications and analyst relations function from day one.
- Collaborate with a talented and innovative team focused on continuously improving security operations.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A culture of growth and development, with opportunities to expand your knowledge in AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
