AI Security PR Lead — Media Relations | Remote Fridays + Equity

Reality Defender; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental & Vision

Disability & Life Insurance

401k

Equity

PTO 20 days

Parental Leave

Learning Budget

Wellness Benefits

Annual Offsite

Lunch provided (NYC HQ)

Commuter Benefits

Remote Fridays

Local events

Job summary

Reality Defender is seeking a Communications Manager to lead day-to-day public relations and media outreach. You will pitch reporters, place coverage, and manage press relationships that shape market perception of deepfake threats.

You will also support executive visibility, internal communications, and company news, ensuring consistency across audiences and coordinating with Marketing and Leadership as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or media relations (agency or in-house).
• Existing relationships with journalists/editors or proven ability to build them.
• Clear, versatile writing that translates technical detail into compelling pitches.
• Organized and responsive, able to manage multiple conversations and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day media relations: pitches, reporter inquiries, and building journalist lists.
• Write and distribute press releases, pitches, briefing docs, and Q&A materials.
• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and freelancers.
• Secure interviews, briefings, and speaking opportunities; prep spokespeople with talking points.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Journalist outreach

Strong writing

Project management

Crisis communication

Collaboration

Job description

Reality Defender is seeking a Communications Manager to lead day-to-day public relations and media outreach. You will pitch reporters, place coverage, and manage press relationships that shape market perception of deepfake threats.

You will also support executive visibility, internal communications, and company news, ensuring consistency across audiences and coordinating with Marketing and Leadership as needed.