[Hiring] Corporate Communications Director @XBOW

Role Description

As Director of Corporate Communications at XBOW, you will own and drive the narrative that positions us as the defining force in autonomous offensive cybersecurity. You will shape how the world understands our mission, technology, and impact — from media and analyst relations to executive thought leadership and internal communications. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role at a pivotal moment in our growth.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy that amplifies XBOW's brand, mission, and market leadership across all channels.
• Own media relations end-to-end, building and nurturing relationships with top-tier technology, security, and business press to secure consistent, high-quality coverage.
• Develop and execute a complete analyst relationships strategy that will position XBOW as the category leader in autonomous offensive security. Orchestrate and run analyst briefings, inquiries to stay top of mind of relevant analysts.
• Partner closely with the CEO and executive team to develop compelling thought leadership content, including bylines, speaking submissions, and public narratives.
• Lead crisis communications planning and response, ensuring XBOW communicates with clarity, credibility, and speed when it matters most.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Sales to align external messaging with product launches, funding milestones, and key company moments.
• Establish and track communications KPIs, reporting on share of voice, media sentiment, analyst coverage, and brand awareness to inform ongoing strategy.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of corporate B2B SaaS communications experience, with a proven track record in a fast-paced technology or cybersecurity company or agency.
• 5+ years of experience in communications catering to developers and/or application security professionals and CISOs.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, AI, or deep-tech sectors with an understanding of the threat landscape and security buyer mindset.
• A skilled storyteller who can translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences including press, analysts, customers, and investors.
• Established relationships with journalists and editors across major technology and business publications, with a history of securing meaningful media placements.
• Experienced in executive communications and comfortable working directly with senior leadership to shape and refine their public voice.
• Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously in a startup environment.
• Calm under pressure with demonstrated experience managing sensitive communications situations and reputational issues with sound judgment.
• Advanced daily generative AI user who creates, edits and optimizes communications while maintaining the human touch and a high bar for taste.

Bonus If You Have

• Existing relationships with security-focused media outlets, industry analysts such as Gartner or Forrester, and relevant conference organizers.
• Experience supporting communications around venture funding rounds, acquisitions, or other high-stakes corporate milestones.
• Familiarity with AI-powered communications tools and a genuine enthusiasm for integrating emerging technology into your workflow.
• Familiarity with bug bounty programs, penetration testing and embedding security into developer workflows.

Benefits

• Compensation & Equity: Competitive salary, clear performance-based incentives, and equity package, making you an integral part of XBOW’s growth story.
• Career Growth: Significant opportunities to progress within the sales organization and shape your career trajectory as we scale.
• Meaningful Work: You’ll directly impact XBOW’s mission to revolutionize cybersecurity and protect organizations worldwide.

What Else You Should Know

• Location: US Remote
• Contract: Full-time
• Hiring Process:
  • Introduction with Talent
  • Hiring Team Interview
  • Final Interview