Senior Dev-Sec PR & Communications Lead

Aikido Security; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aikido Security is hiring a Senior Communications & PR Manager in San Francisco to shape and execute our communications strategy. You will work with journalists across security, developer, and top-tier media, turning product updates and research into compelling stories.

You’ll spot opportunities in industry news and trends, connecting market movements with Aikido’s perspective. As the first dedicated in-house communications hire, you’ll help define how PR scales as the company grows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PR, communications, or journalism.
• 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.
• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative.

Responsibilities

• Help shape and execute Aikido’s communications strategy.
• 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.

Skills

PR experience

Communications

Journalism

Media relations

Storytelling

Job description

Aikido Security is hiring a Senior Communications & PR Manager in San Francisco to shape and execute our communications strategy. You will work with journalists across security, developer, and top-tier media, turning product updates and research into compelling stories.

You’ll spot opportunities in industry news and trends, connecting market movements with Aikido’s perspective. As the first dedicated in-house communications hire, you’ll help define how PR scales as the company grows.