[Hiring] Head of Communications, Public Relations & Analyst Relations Marketing @TENEX.AI

Role Description

TENEX.AI is scaling fast and needs a senior communications leader to build our external voice from the ground up — owning press, analyst positioning, and how the world hears about our product as we launch globally. This is a newly created role reporting to the VP of Marketing, with the mandate to build TENEX's PR and analyst relations function from scratch.

• Own global PR strategy.
• Drive consistent, high-quality coverage across tier 1 and tier 2 media, including security trade press, business/tech media, and industry publications.
• Lead analyst relations.
• Build and manage direct relationships with analysts at Gartner, Forrester, and relevant independent research firms — leading briefings, inquiry responses, and positioning for inclusion in reports such as Magic Quadrants and Waves.
• Run global product launch comms.
• Lead end-to-end communications planning for product launches, coordinating messaging, press materials, embargoes, and timing across regions and time zones.
• Be the primary press contact.
• Field inbound media inquiries and manage journalist relationships.
• Proactively pitch stories.
• Secure media placements that build TENEX's market presence and share of voice.
• Develop executive thought leadership.
• Drive bylines, speaking opportunities, and award submissions, and media-train company spokespeople.
• Align messaging cross-functionally.
• Partner closely with Marketing, Product, and Executive leadership to keep external communications aligned with the product roadmap and business priorities.
• Lead crisis and issues communications.
• Protect company reputation when issues arise, managing response and messaging under pressure.
• Track and report performance.
• Measure and report PR/AR metrics — share of voice, coverage quality, analyst positioning trends — to leadership.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in PR, corporate communications, or analyst relations, ideally within cybersecurity or enterprise B2B SaaS.
• Demonstrated success securing tier 1 media coverage.
• Direct experience managing analyst relationships with Gartner and Forrester.
• Track record leading communications for global product launches across multiple markets.
• Experience advising and media-training C-suite spokespeople.

Requirements

• Cybersecurity or MDR/XDR industry background.
• Experience in a high-growth, early-stage startup environment.
• International/global comms experience spanning multiple regions.
• APR (Accredited in Public Relations) or similar credential.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications such as APR (Accredited in Public Relations) are a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity to build and own TENEX's global communications and analyst relations function from day one.
• Collaborate with a talented and innovative team focused on continuously improving security operations.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A culture of growth and development, with opportunities to expand your knowledge in AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.