Head of Communications & AI Security Storytelling

Cogent; San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 170 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cogent is building a world-class marketing team, seeking a seasoned communications leader to own how the company shows up in press, podcasts, and industry events. You will drive the narrative around groundbreaking AI security research, CFO-level talks, and high-velocity coverage as the company scales.

You'll lead the agency, prep executives, and shape our external voice across media, creators, and partnerships, aiming to attract top talent and strategic customers.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in communications or PR for B2B tech, cybersecurity preferred.
• Led communications for funding rounds, acquisitions, and major partnerships.
• Proven record of coverage in security trades and business press.
• Built a hands-on comms program with limited budget at a growth-stage startup.
• Sharp news judgment and ability to coach executives for hard interviews.
• Fluent with AI tools for monitoring, research, and drafting.

Responsabilités

• Own earned media strategy, calendars, and coverage plans for launches and milestones.
• Run the PR agency, set priorities, and ensure high-quality external messaging.
• Translate Cogent's work for security practitioners and business/AI press.
• Manage rapid response and live-cision when breaches or AI stories emerge.
• Build presence with newsletters, podcasts, creators, and trusted voices.
• Shape executive visibility through podcasts, conferences, and press interviews.
• Partner with recruiting on talent narrative and researcher/engineer positioning.

Connaissances

Media relations

Strategic comms

Executive counsel

Crisis comms

Storytelling

AI in comms

Formation

Bachelor's in Communications/PR

Description du poste

Cogent is building a world-class marketing team, seeking a seasoned communications leader to own how the company shows up in press, podcasts, and industry events. You will drive the narrative around groundbreaking AI security research, CFO-level talks, and high-velocity coverage as the company scales.

You'll lead the agency, prep executives, and shape our external voice across media, creators, and partnerships, aiming to attract top talent and strategic customers.