Senior Communications Manager & Press Officer

DNSFilter

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

DNSFilter is seeking a Senior Communications Manager & Press Officer to lead the day-to-day execution of media plans and ensure consistent visibility, relevance, and differentiation in the global cybersecurity conversation. This is a market-facing role for a proactive communicator with strong editorial instincts, proven media relationships, and the ability to translate complex technical topics into compelling stories quickly. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, hyper-growth SaaS startup or scale-up environment and is passionate about making the internet safer. DNSFilter values diversity of experience and skills, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience across Public Relations, Communications, and Media Relations.
• Proven track record of securing tier-one media coverage in cybersecurity, enterprise technology, or SaaS.
• Strong understanding of the cybersecurity landscape and threat ecosystem.
• Demonstrated ability to simplify complex technical topics into clear, compelling narratives under pressure.
• Experience working in high-growth, fast-paced environments with a bias toward action and outcomes.
• Established media network with existing relationships across cybersecurity and enterprise tech press.
• Experience managing PR agency relationships with accountability to measurable performance outcomes.
• Background supporting executive media programs, including briefing prep, interview coaching, or thought leadership development.
• Ability to work hours overlapping with ET hours.
• Must be eligible to work in the region of hire without sponsorship from an employer now and/or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with tier-one journalists, editors, and media outlets to proactively secure high-impact coverage across cybersecurity, technology, business, and AI press.
• Identify and act on newsjacking opportunities to translate technical capabilities and threat intelligence into compelling, media-ready narratives that differentiate DNSFilter in the market.
• Serve as a first responder to breaking news, emerging threats, and incidents in order to establish DNSFilter as a trusted authority through timely commentary and positioning.
• Partner with senior leadership to prepare for media engagements, drafting talking points, briefing documents, and reactive statements that build executive visibility and credibility.
• Work closely with PR agencies to drive output, accountability, and results, tracking media performance, share of voice, and impact metrics to continuously optimize strategy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Threat Intelligence, and GTM teams to surface story-worthy insights and shape DNSFilter's voice across cybersecurity, AI, and digital risk.

Benefits

• Pathway to promotion to additional organizational positions and responsibilities based upon results and performance
• Passionate and intelligent colleagues who work hard and have a good time doing it
• Paid company-wide week off at the end of each year
• Flexible Vacation Policy
• Awesome company swag
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits for US, UK, and Canada-based employees
• Full short-term disability and life benefits; available long-term disability
• Retirement savings account options with vested company matching for qualifying employees
• In-person annual gatherings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed