Communications Director

Description

Checkmarx is the leader in agentic application security, delivering enterprise-grade protection while helping organizations lower engineering costs and accelerate development velocity. The Checkmarx One platform scans trillions of lines of code each year, enabling companies to cut vulnerability density by more than half. Autonomous security agents continuously detect and counter AI-driven threats across the software development lifecycle, delivering prevention-first protection for legacy, modern, and AI-generated code at enterprise scale.

Communications Director

We are seeking a highly skilled Communications Director with deep cybersecurity experience to elevate Checkmarx’s global visibility and strengthen our corporate narrative. The ideal candidate is a strategic communicator with experience in global cybersecurity who thrives in fast-paced, news-driven environments and has a strong curiosity for emerging technology. This individual brings a solid understanding of security technologies, industry trends, and the competitive landscape, with a sharp focus on AI and its impact on enterprise security.

This role requires exceptional media relations expertise, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to proactively navigate today’s fragmented media ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Media Relations & PR Strategy

• Own and drive global media strategies that elevate Checkmarx’s brand, leadership position, and product differentiation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key reporters, editors, and influencers across cybersecurity, AI, cloud, and enterprise technology.
• Craft high-impact media materials, including pitches, press releases, op-eds, talking points, Q&As, and briefings.
• Identify and prepare spokespeople for interviews, thought leadership, and rapid-response opportunities.
• Lead and direct regional PR agencies across U.S. and international markets, setting strategic direction and holding partners accountable to results.

Corporate & Executive Communications

• Own and evolve Checkmarx’s core brand narrative and messaging framework.
• Partner with subject matter experts to develop speeches, presentations, and thought leadership content.
• Support internal communications as needed to ensure clarity and alignment across teams.

Cybersecurity & AI Thought Leadership

• Monitor global cybersecurity and AI trends and translate insights into timely media commentary and storytelling.
• Provide strategic counsel on the competitive landscape and Checkmarx’s differentiated positioning.

Rapid Response & Research Activation

• Lead a rapid-response PR program, including monitoring breaking news and coordinating fast-turn commentary with internal experts.
• Partner with research, product, and security teams to develop and promote research-driven PR campaigns.

Measurement & Reporting

• Track media coverage, sentiment, and performance, delivering actionable insights and recommendations.
• Conduct competitive media analysis to inform strategy and identify opportunities.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of experience in media relations, PR, or corporate communications, preferably in high-growth technology.
• 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, including AppSec, DevSecOps, security tooling, threat trends, and enterprise risk.
• Strong foundation in AI, including GenAI, agentic AI, AI security risks, and emerging threat vectors.
• Proven success building relationships with U.S. tech and cybersecurity media; deep familiarity with the global media landscape and key international publications.
• Experience managing PR agencies in the U.S. and internationally, including budget management and holding partners accountable to results.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, with experience in research-driven and rapid-response PR.
• Strong project management skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment (ET or CT preferred).

Key Competencies 

• Strategic storytelling, media intuition, technical translation, cross-functional collaboration, executive presence, autonomy, global media fluency, agency leadership, and sound judgment in representing the brand independently.

What we have to offer

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and additional incentives 
• Culture of community and opportunity to work in a growing organization 
• Room for career growth and professional development 
• Training and educational opportunities

Checkmarx is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Checkmarx will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening