Senior Communications & PR Manager

Aikido; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Aikido is seeking a PR leader who understands how media works, has strong journalist relationships, and can turn product updates, research, and industry insight into compelling stories for coverage.

You will build presence among developers, security teams, and top-tier media, shape our communications strategy with the Content Marketing Lead, and spot timely opportunities in industry news to amplify Aikido’s perspective.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in PR, communications, or journalism.
• Translate product updates into story angles for media.
• Strong writing and storytelling abilities.
• Experience with industry analysts and security audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Build Aikido’s presence among developers, security teams, and major media.
• Collaborate with Content Marketing Lead to execute communications strategy.
• Identify industry news and trends where Aikido adds perspective.
• Connect market happenings to our products and pitch to audiences.
• Shape PR approach as the company grows and evolve relationships with journalists.
• Maintain relationships with journalists across security, developer, and top outlets.
• Pitch stories, commentary, and research to relevant outlets.
• Work with internal experts to develop timely commentary from industry news.
• Turn product launches and marketing initiatives into PR opportunities.
• Coordinate with product, marketing, and content for consistent narrative.
• Build relationships with analysts, creators, influencers, podcasts, and voices in the ecosystem.
• Partner with events team to foster in-person media relationships.
• Coordinate with external PR partners when needed.
• Track and report PR performance and outcomes.

Skills

Media relations

Journalist network

Startup experience

Writing skills

Cybersecurity audience

Independent work

Education

Journalism background

Job description

We’re looking for someone who understands how the media works, has strong relationships with journalists, and knows how to turn product updates, research, and industry insight into stories people actually want to cover.

5+ years of experience in PR, communications, or journalism.

Comfortable working independently and taking initiative.

Strong network of media contacts across relevant trade and top-tier publications.

Ability to understand complex products and translate them into clear stories for the media.

Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.

Experience working with developers or cybersecurity audiences.

Background in journalism or strong writing skills.

Experience working with industry analysts.

Responsibilities

• Help build Aikido’s presence among developers, security teams, and top-tier media.
• Work closely with our Content Marketing Lead to shape and execute our communications strategy.
• Spot opportunities in industry news and trends where Aikido’s perspective is relevant.
• Connect what’s happening in the market with what we’re building, and get those stories in front of the right audiences.
• Play a key role in shaping how Aikido approaches PR as we continue to grow.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists across security, developer, and top tier media.
• Pitch stories, commentary, and research to relevant outlets.
• Independently identify industry news and trends where Aikido’s perspective is relevant, and work with internal experts to develop timely commentary.
• 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.
• Coordinate with external PR partners when needed.
• Track and report on the performance of communications and PR activity.

Benefits

• Remote-friendly
• Flexible working hours