Head of Communications, Public Relations & Analyst Relations Marketing

About the Opportunity:

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.

What You'll Do:

• 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.

What You Bring:

• 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.

Bonus Points:

• 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.

Why Join Us?

• 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.