Tech PR Lead for AI & Cybersecurity

Reality Defender Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

20 days PTO per year

12 weeks Parental Leave

Learning & Development budget

Job summary

Reality Defender is seeking a Communications Manager in New York to lead day-to-day public relations, pitch journalists, and manage press relationships that shape market understanding of deepfakes and AI-generated content.

You will craft pitches, write press materials, manage inquiries, and partner with Marketing and leadership to elevate executive visibility and company news. The role offers growth into a senior position as the team scales.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or media relations in tech/cybersecurity or a fast-moving industry.
• Existing relationships with journalists and editors or a proven ability to build them.
• Strong writing ability to translate technical detail into pitches a busy reporter will read.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day media relations: pitching stories and fielding reporter inquiries.
• Write and distribute press releases, pitches, briefing docs, and talking points.
• Secure interviews, prep spokespeople, and coordinate briefings and speaking opportunities.
• Monitor the news cycle and respond quickly to reporter questions, including breaking news.
• Track coverage and report on media impact and share of voice.

Skills

Media relations

Press pitching

Writer / copywriting

multitask project management

Collaboration with leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

CRM / media list software

Job description

Reality Defender is seeking a Communications Manager in New York to lead day-to-day public relations, pitch journalists, and manage press relationships that shape market understanding of deepfakes and AI-generated content.

You will craft pitches, write press materials, manage inquiries, and partner with Marketing and leadership to elevate executive visibility and company news. The role offers growth into a senior position as the team scales.