Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Abnormal AI is seeking a Media Relations Manager to join its Communications team. The role owns media relations strategy and execution across tier 1, security, and non-traditional media, including product launches, news announcements, and threat intelligence coverage. The manager will build reporter relationships, lead pitching and media opportunities, develop executive communications, and partner with Marketing teams to source stories.
Responsibilities
- Own media relations end to end across tier 1, security trades, and non-traditional media (podcasts, newsletters, creator channels) — setting strategy for the full program, including product launches, news announcements, and threat intelligence coverage
- Build and maintain a structured, prioritized view of key reporters covering AI and cybersecurity, and advance those relationships deliberately over time
- Personally run day-to-day pitching, including background briefings, trend pitches, and story planting, positioning executives as go-to sources on behavioral AI security, and pulling in support from other Communications team members on high-volume moments
- Keep a constant pulse on the media landscape and news cycle, acting as the team's go-to expert on what's being covered and by whom, in order to spot and move quickly on reactive commentary opportunities
- Own the creation of tier 1 media Q&As and bylines, and serve as a second pen on press releases and executive messaging
- Work directly with executives on media opportunities — prepping them for interviews, identifying and shaping stories, and writing in their voice for bylines and statements
- Partner across Marketing, including Threat Intel Marketing, and Customer Marketing, to source storytelling opportunities
Skills
- 4-7 years of experience in media relations or public relations, with demonstrated relationships at tier 1 tech or business outlets
- A track record of proactive, relationship-driven media work
- Strong judgment on newsworthiness and what's safe to say publicly, especially under time pressure
- Excellent writing; comfortable drafting or editing press releases, Q&As, and bylines
- Comfortable working directly with senior executives, with experience writing in an executive voice on their behalf
- Ability to set strategy and operate autonomously, with strong ownership instincts and follow-through on execution
- Collaborative mindset. This role sets direction that other team members execute against, and needs to do that well
- Familiarity with cybersecurity, AI, or enterprise SaaS
- Experience pitching or building relationships with podcast hosts, newsletter writers, or other non-traditional/creator-driven media
- Experience managing or directing an external public relations agency
- Experience supporting executive communications or C-suite media training
- Background operating in a fast-moving, high-growth environment
Benefits
- This role may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation.
- This role may be eligible for equity.
- This role may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.
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