Director, Corporate Communications at SecurityScorecard UK Ltd

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

275000.0

Posted On

22 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Communications, Brand Reputation Management, Cybersecurity Landscape, Communications Strategy, Executive Visibility, Public Relations (PR), Internal Communications, Crisis Management, Media Relations, Storytelling, Content Integration, Reporting, Analytics, Team Management, Agency Oversight, SaaS Industry

Industry

Data Security Software Products

Description

About SecurityScorecard: SecurityScorecard is the global leader in cybersecurity ratings, with over 12 million companies continuously rated, operating in 64 countries. Founded in 2013 by security and risk experts Dr. Alex Yampolskiy and Sam Kassoumeh and funded by world-class investors, SecurityScorecard’s patented rating technology is used by over 25,000 organizations for self-monitoring, third-party risk management, board reporting, and cyber insurance underwriting; making all organizations more resilient by allowing them to easily find and fix cybersecurity risks across their digital footprint. Headquartered in New York City, our culture has been recognized by Inc Magazine as a "Best Workplace,” by Crain’s NY as a "Best Places to Work in NYC," and as one of the 10 hottest SaaS startups in New York for two years in a row. Most recently, SecurityScorecard was named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023 and to the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in 2023 award recognizing “forward-thinking employers for their unwavering commitment to employee engagement.” SecurityScorecard is proud to be funded by world-class investors including Silver Lake Waterman, Moody’s, Sequoia Capital, GV and Riverwood Capital. About the Role: SecurityScorecard is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Director of Corporate Communications to lead our global communication efforts and safeguard our brand reputation. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the cybersecurity landscape and a proven track record of managing complex corporate narratives. This role involves developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy that aligns with our business goals, managing executive visibility, and overseeing all external PR and internal communications. You will be responsible for translating our sophisticated technical achievements into compelling stories for the media, investors, and the general public. Strategic Vision: Lead the creation and implementation of a global corporate communications roadmap that enhances SecurityScorecard’s position as the definitive leader in cybersecurity ratings. Media Relations: Build and maintain high-level relationships with top-tier business, tech, and trade journalists to secure consistent, high-impact coverage. Executive Positioning: Act as a strategic advisor to the C-suite, managing speaking engagements, thought leadership articles, and media training for key executives. Crisis Management: Develop and maintain a robust crisis communications playbook; lead the rapid-response team to mitigate reputational risks as they arise. Internal Communications: Collaborate with People Strategy to ensure transparent, engaging, and consistent messaging to our global workforce, reinforcing our award-winning culture. Content Integration: Work closely with the Editorial Cybersecurity Journalist team to ensure technical content is leveraged effectively for broader corporate storytelling and social media strategies. Reporting & Analytics: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of communication programs, including sentiment analysis and share of voice. Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field. Experience: 10+ years of experience in corporate communications or PR, with at least 5 years specifically covering the cybersecurity or SaaS industry. Storytelling: Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a mastery of translating complex technical "cyber-speak" into clear, engaging narratives for a non-technical audience. Multimedia Proficiency: Experience overseeing the production of digital content, including executive-level videos, podcasts, and social media campaigns. Media Network: A proven track record of placing stories in major outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and TechCrunch. Leadership: Strong experience in building and managing high-performing teams and overseeing external PR agencies. Agility: The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple high-priority projects simultaneously. Benefits: Specific to each country, we offer a competitive salary, stock options, Health benefits, and unlimited PTO, parental leave, tuition reimbursements, and much more. The estimated salary range for this position is $180,000 - $275,000. Actual compensation for the position is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to affordability, skills, qualifications and experience, and may vary from the range. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible for annual performance-based incentive compensation awards and equity, among other company benefits. SecurityScorecard is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and embraces diversity. We believe that our team is strengthened through hiring and retaining employees with diverse backgrounds, skill sets, ideas, and perspectives. We make hiring decisions based on merit and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender (including pregnancy) gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, disability status or any other protected category in accordance with applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, in accordance with applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact talentacquisitionoperations@securityscorecard.io. Any information you submit to SecurityScorecard as part of your application will be processed in accordance with the Company’s privacy policy and applicable law. SecurityScorecard does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. #LI-DNI

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Responsibilities

This role involves leading global communication efforts, developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with business goals, and managing executive visibility across external PR and internal communications. The Director will be responsible for translating complex technical achievements into compelling stories for media, investors, and the public.