Director, Global Communications & Thought Leadership

Cyberhaven; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyberhaven is seeking a Director of Communications in San Francisco to build and lead our global communications strategy. Reporting to the CMO, this role owns our story, thought leadership, media and analyst relations, and influencer partnerships to position Cyberhaven as the category leader in data security for the agentic enterprise.

You will collaborate with the CEO, executive team, marketing, and product management to translate Cyberhaven's narrative into market momentum, drive AI-enabled

Qualifications

• 15+ years of communications experience in B2B software and cybersecurity.
• Proven track record building executive thought leadership and analyst relationships.
• Experience advising C-level executives, including partnering with the CEO on external communications.
• Collaborative leader who builds alignment across marketing, product, sales and executive teams.
• Genuine enthusiasm for AI and using AI tools to enhance communications.

Responsibilities

• Tell stories that break through noise and shape the cybersecurity industry.
• Own and execute Cyberhaven's thought leadership strategy, bylines, research, ghostwriting, speaking opportunities.
• Build advocacy across audiences: customers, partners, and internal teams to tell compelling narratives.
• Develop relationships with analysts, journalists, and influencers in security and B2B software.
• Advise the CEO and executive team on messaging for high-stakes moments.
• Partner with product marketing and demand to align communications with GTM priorities.
• Champion AI adoption and lead the team's transformation into an AI-first function.
• Oversee PR agency relationships and communications budget.
• Measure impact: share of voice and sentiment; report to CMO and executives.

Skills

Executive communications

Analyst relations

Media relations

Thought leadership

Cybersecurity expertise

Tools

AI tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Cyberhaven is seeking a Director of Communications in San Francisco to build and lead our global communications strategy. Reporting to the CMO, this role owns our story, thought leadership, media and analyst relations, and influencer partnerships to position Cyberhaven as the category leader in data security for the agentic enterprise.

You will collaborate with the CEO, executive team, marketing, and product management to translate Cyberhaven's narrative into market momentum, drive AI-enabled