Senior Communications & PR Lead for Developer Security

Root; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Competitive salary

Job summary

Aikido is hiring its first dedicated in-house Senior Communications & PR Manager to shape, build, and execute on the company’s communications strategy; growing Aikido’s presence among developers, security teams, and top-tier media. We’re looking for someone who understands how the media works and can turn product updates and research into compelling stories.

You will identify industry trends, build journalist relationships, and translate complex security products into accessible narratives,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PR, communications, or journalism.
• Strong network of media contacts across trade and top-tier publications.
• Ability to understand complex products and translate them into clear stories for the media.
• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative.
• Background in journalism or strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently identify industry news and trends where Aikido’s perspective is relevant, and develop timely commentary with internal experts.
• Turn product launches, research, and marketing initiatives into PR opportunities.
• Work closely with product, marketing, and content to maintain a clear and consistent narrative.
• Build relationships with analysts, creators, influencers, podcasts, and other voices in the developer and security ecosystem.
• Partner with the events team to build in-person relationships with media.
• Track and report on the performance of communications and PR activity.

Skills

PR & communications

Media relations

Journalism background

Storytelling

Independent work

Job description

Aikido is hiring its first dedicated in-house Senior Communications & PR Manager to shape, build, and execute on the company’s communications strategy; growing Aikido’s presence among developers, security teams, and top-tier media. We’re looking for someone who understands how the media works and can turn product updates and research into compelling stories.

You will identify industry trends, build journalist relationships, and translate complex security products into accessible narratives,