Senior Manager PR and Communications

Rapid7

Senior Manager PR and Communications

Posted 7 Hours Ago

Hiring Remotely in Boston MA USA

Remote or Hybrid

151K-205K Annually

Senior level

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Sales • Security • Software • Cybersecurity

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The Role

Lead Rapid7's global PR strategy to strengthen category influence elevate executive visibility and drive measurable media impact through cross-functional alignment and effective communication.

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JOB DESCRIPTION
Senior Manager Public Relations & Corporate Communications
Rapid7 is looking for a Senior Manager of Public Relations & Corporate Communications to help build and scale a communications and thought leadership engine that drives market trust credibility and influence at global scale. This role will lead Rapid7's global public relations function owning earned media strategy and executive visibility to ensure Rapid7 is not only present in the market but shaping the conversations that matter.
About the Team
The Brand Marketing and Communications team is a high-impact group of creative and strategic professionals dedicated to building and protecting the Rapid7 brand. We are responsible for telling the Rapid7 story in a way that inspires and engages our audience from customers and partners to employees and investors. Our work directly impacts the business by driving brand equity supporting demand generation efforts and fostering a strong sense of community and purpose around our mission to create a secure digital world.
About the Role
As Senior Manager Public Relations & Corporate Communications you will report to the Director Corporate Communications. You will translate Rapid7's narrative into stories that break through anticipate and respond to moments in the market with strong judgment and clarity ensuring Rapid7's point of view is consistently validated across the broader cybersecurity ecosystem.
You'll partner closely with Product Marketing Threat Intelligence Customer Marketing and Executive Leadership to turn Rapid7's expertise into differentiated market influence. Success in this role means Rapid7 is consistently present in the right conversations with the right audiences and our narrative is reinforced by trusted voices across media influencers analysts practitioners and customers. Your work will elevate Rapid7's executives and experts as authoritative voices in cybersecurity meaningfully increasing understanding of our value proposition and building consistent trust in our expertise.
In this role you will:

Lead PR Strategy: Own Rapid7's global PR strategy to drive sustained market attention strengthen category influence and reinforce Rapid7's position in key industry conversations
Elevate Executive & Expert Visibility: Build and scale external platforms that position Rapid7 executives practitioners customer voices and Threat Research teams as trusted contributors to key cybersecurity conversations. Develop threat research communications programs editorial calendars and data-driven storytelling strategies that elevate Rapid7 Labs as an authoritative voice in the market.
Drive Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner across Brand Product Marketing Demand Gen Customer Marketing Social and Digital teams to ensure communications and PR are part of the full-funnel influence strategy
Navigate Issues & Corporate Communications: Support corporate communications including internal messaging and key company moments help develop frameworks for issues management and crisis communications
Define & Measure Impact: Define and track communications performance through metrics including share of voice message pull-through sentiment and executive visibility

The skills you'll bring include:

7-10+ years of experience in public relations corporate communications or related roles within B2B technology (cybersecurity or AI strongly preferred)
Proven experience owning PR strategy and driving measurable earned media impact
Strong relationships with business technology and cybersecurity media
Experience managing global PR agencies and scaling programs
Exceptional storytelling and writing skills across formats (press bylines executive messaging)
Ability to operate as a strategic advisor to senior leaders
Experience working cross-functionally in fast-paced high-growth environments
Strong judgment especially in ambiguous or high-stakes situations

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About Rapid7
At Rapid7 our vision is to create a secure digital world for our customers our industry and our communities. We do this by harnessing our collective expertise and passion to challenge what's possible and drive extraordinary impact. We're building a dynamic and collaborative workplace where new ideas are welcome.
Protecting 11000+ customers against bad actors and threats means we're continuing to push the envelope just like we' ve been doing for the past 20 years. If you 're ready to solve some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity we're ready to help you take command of your career. Join us.
Rapid7 Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including but not limited to relevant work experience skills and certifications. We evaluate compensation decisions on a case-by-case basis and it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the very top of the salary range.
The salary range for this role in the US is:
$151300.00 - 204700.00 USD Annual
Salary ranges may vary based on geographical location. This range does not include variable/incentive compensation equity and benefits (where applicable/eligible).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable national federal state or local law.

Skills Required

7-10+ years of experience in public relations corporate communications or related roles
Proven experience owning PR strategy and driving measurable earned media impact
Strong relationships with business technology and cybersecurity media
Experience managing global PR agencies and scaling programs
Exceptional storytelling and writing skills across formats
Ability to operate as a strategic advisor to senior leaders
Experience working cross-functionally in fast-paced high-growth environments
Strong judgment especially in ambiguous or high-stakes situations

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Rapid7 Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength—Health coverage spans medical dental and vision supplemented by mental-health resources FSAs and optional pet insurance. Inclusive elements such as transgender‑inclusive care abortion‑travel support and neurodiversity coverage broaden access.
Leave & Time Off Breadth—Time off includes unlimited PTO in the U.S. paid sick time paid holidays wellness days bereavement and paid volunteer time. Hybrid‑first flexibility and periodic company days off reinforce work–life support.
Parental & Family Support—Parental support features generous paid leave and fertility benefits alongside backup childcare via Care.com. Dedicated mother’s rooms and family medical leave indicate attention to caregiving needs.

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The Company

HQ: Boston MA

2400 Employees

Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

At Rapid7 our vision is to create a secure digital world for our customers our industry and our communities. We do this by harnessing our collective expertise and passion to challenge what’s possible and drive extraordinary impact. We’re building a dynamic and collaborative workplace where new ideas are welcome. Protecting 11000+ customers against bad actors and threats means we’re continuing to push the envelope - just like we’ve been doing for the past 20 years. If you’re ready to solve some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity we’re ready to help you take command of your career. Join us.

Why Work With Us

With our products research and open source communities we’re building a secure digital future for everyone. This means constantly learning and evolving in an industry that’s anything but stagnant. You’ll be faced with tough challenges and given the support to find creative solutions that drive our business and your career forward.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Our default working model is hybrid with employees working three days per week in the office. This approach underpins our commitment to flexibility and adaptability while supporting our dedication to development teamwork and customer purpose.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week