Director, Rapid Response & Thought Leadership (Remote)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity awards

Wellness programs

Vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Professional development

Employee networks

Volunteer opportunities

Office culture amenities

Great Place to Work Certified

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director, Rapid Response & Thought Leadership (Remote) to lead a fast-moving marketing function in the cybersecurity space. The role will shape rapid-response programs, translate technical developments into compelling narratives, and leverage AI-powered content across channels.

The ideal candidate brings heavy leadership experience, crisis-aware marketing execution, and a proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines in a dynamic security environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cybersecurity marketing or related fields.
• Experience building rapid-response marketing programs.
• Strong understanding of the cybersecurity landscape and AI security.
• Exceptional storytelling and communication skills.
• Ability to operate under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Experience leading high-performing teams.
• Hands-on experience with generative AI in marketing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rapid-response marketing program for cybersecurity events
• Establish operational frameworks for timely responses to security incidents
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for rapid-response initiatives
• Translate technical research into actionable content
• Develop strategic AI thought leadership programs
• Execute ongoing thought leadership across various security domains
• Drive amplification of thought leadership through multiple channels
• Leverage AI to enhance content development and workflows
• Establish metrics to track program performance and engagement

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Rapid Response & Thought Leadership (Remote) to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will shape and execute a fast-moving thought leadership and rapid-response marketing function that responds to security events with speed, clarity, and credibility. The director will partner closely with cross-functional teams to translate technical developments into compelling narratives that support awareness, engagement, and market presence. A strong emphasis will be placed on AI-enabled content development, operational rigor, and measurable program performance in a highly dynamic cybersecurity environment.

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic storytelling, crisis-aware marketing execution, and team leadership, with the ability to operate effectively under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $170,000 – $260,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the rapid-response marketing program for cybersecurity events
• Establish operational frameworks for timely responses to security incidents
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for rapid-response initiatives
• Translate technical research into actionable content
• Develop strategic AI thought leadership programs
• Execute ongoing thought leadership across various security domains
• Drive amplification of thought leadership through multiple channels
• Leverage AI to enhance content development and workflows
• Establish metrics to track program performance and engagement

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cybersecurity marketing or related fields
• Experience building rapid-response marketing programs
• Strong understanding of the cybersecurity landscape and AI security
• Exceptional storytelling and communication skills
• Ability to operate under pressure and tight deadlines
• Experience leading high-performing teams
• Hands-on experience with generative AI in marketing workflows

Benefits

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees
• Employee Networks and volunteer opportunities
• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified globally

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.