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Strider Technologies is seeking an experienced Director of Global Communications to lead and scale the corporate communications function. Reporting to the Head of Global Marketing & Communications, you will serve as a trusted communications partner to the CEO and senior leadership team, translating Strider's strategy, technology, intelligence capabilities, and perspective on the evolving geopolitical landscape into compelling narratives that support business and commercial priorities.
You will lead communications across primary markets in the United States, United Kingdom, and EMEA, while supporting growing opportunities in Japan and Australia. This role shapes the next stage of Strider's communications function, develops a growing team, and builds frameworks that enable strong, consistent execution across global markets.
Key responsibilities include:
**Corporate Communications & Reputation:** Develop and execute Strider's global corporate communications strategy aligned with company priorities and commercial objectives. Own the corporate narrative, messaging architecture, and key messages across audiences and markets. Lead communications for major company moments including announcements, partnerships, milestones, and organizational changes. Partner across Marketing, Sales, Intelligence, Product, and People Operations to maintain a cohesive Strider story. Anticipate emerging issues and lead communications planning for sensitive or crisis situations. Establish processes, measurement practices, and operating rhythms that strengthen the communications function.
**Executive Communications, Thought Leadership & Content:** Serve as strategic communications advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team. Develop executive messaging, presentations, speeches, bylined articles, and preparation materials for media and speaking engagements. Build thought leadership programs that strengthen Strider's position on strategic intelligence, technology, security, and geopolitical risk. Partner with the Intelligence team to transform original research into signature reports and compelling thought leadership. Lead editorial strategy for the Strider blog and support company-hosted events.
**Media & Analyst Relations:** Lead Strider's media strategy and build relationships with relevant journalists and industry influencers in partnership with external PR agency. Serve as company spokesperson and oversee media inquiries, press releases, statements, and briefing materials. Develop proactive media strategies that increase awareness of Strider's capabilities and market momentum. Develop and oversee the analyst relations strategy, building relationships with relevant analysts and research firms.
**Global Communications & Team Leadership:** Lead and develop Strider's communications team, expanding capabilities as the function grows. Create communications frameworks, guidance, and tools that enable regional teams to execute effectively while maintaining consistent global narrative. Manage external PR agency and communications partners. Partner with regional teams to adapt communications for audiences in primary and emerging markets. Partner with People Operations on internal communications, executive messaging, and organizational change.
**Requirements:**
Minimum Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, executive communications, or related field, including experience leading communications programs for a growing organization
- Experience developing corporate narratives and translating complex business, technology, security, intelligence, or industry topics into clear and compelling communications for varied audiences
- Exceptional writing and editorial skills across executive communications, media materials, presentations, thought leadership, and long-form content
- Demonstrated media relations experience, including proactive media engagement, spokesperson preparation, and communications for sensitive or high-profile issues
- Experience advising executives and senior leaders on communications strategy, messaging, thought leadership, and external positioning
- Experience building communications processes, frameworks, and measurement practices that enable effective execution across teams and markets
- Experience connecting communications strategy and priorities to broader business and commercial objectives
- Experience leading and developing communications teams and managing agencies or external partners
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in national security, geopolitical risk, strategic intelligence, cybersecurity, defense, technology, or another complex or highly regulated industry
- Experience leading communications across multiple global markets, particularly the United States, United Kingdom, and EMEA
- Experience building or scaling a corporate communications function
- Experience developing or overseeing analyst relations programs
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
