PR & Communications Associate - Black Hat

PR & Communications Associate - Black Hat

$60,000.00 to $65,000.00 based on experience. This posting will automatically expire on April 1st 2026.

dental insurance, parental leave, 401(k), remote work

United States, New York, New York

Jan 07, 2026

Informa Festivals marks an exciting new chapter in B2B events, bringing some of the world's most influential creative, technology and business festivals together. We're combining prestigious events like Cannes Lions, Black Hat, Money
20/20, GDC, and London Tech Week with cutting‑edge marketing intelligence platforms and advisory services to deliver unmissable experiences and insights.

Our festival‑led approach reimagines traditional B2B events, creating powerful, immersive experiences that drive innovation and industry advancement. Building on decades of expertise and powered by Informa's international reach, we're shaping the next generation of business festivals.

This role is based in our 605 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10158, USA office.

We are seeking a dynamic PR & Communications Associate to support Black Hat's global cybersecurity events portfolio. This role will help drive media relations, content creation, and strategic communications to enhance brand visibility and thought leadership within the cybersecurity industry. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology communications and experience in B2B event marketing.

• Conduct daily media monitoring across cybersecurity, technology, and business publications
• Track coverage metrics, sentiment analysis, and prepare comprehensive media reports with actionable insights
• Identify trending topics, emerging threats, and industry conversations relevant to our events and audience
• Monitor competitor activities, industry developments, and regulatory changes affecting cybersecurity
• Maintain crisis communication protocols and escalation procedures

• Draft compelling press releases for event announcements, speaker reveals, and company milestones
• Create engaging blog content highlighting industry insights, event highlights, executive interviews, and thought leadership pieces
• Develop media alerts, fact sheets, executive bios, and media briefs
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging across all communications
• Support development of key messaging and talking points for executives

• Build and maintain comprehensive media lists targeting cybersecurity, technology, business, and trade publications
• Research and identify new media outlets, journalists, podcasters, and industry influencers
• Pitch story ideas and secure media coverage for events and company initiatives
  
  Coordinate media interviews and speaking opportunities for executives
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry analysts and research firms

• Develop comprehensive pre‑event, on‑site, and post‑event communication strategies
• Support on‑site media relations during events, including press room management
• Assist with monitoring social media coverage during events

• Prepare monthly PR performance reports with ROI analysis and recommendations
• Monitor and report on brand sentiment and reputation metrics

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1‑3 years of PR/communications experience, preferably in B2B technology, cybersecurity, or events
• Understanding of the cybersecurity industry landscape, terminology, and key players
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Proficiency in media monitoring tools (Cision, Meltwater, Google Alerts, or similar)
• Experience with press release distribution platforms (PR Newswire, Business Wire, or similar)
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail
• Social media management experience across professional platforms (Linked In, X, etc.)
• Experience with project management tools (Asana, , or similar)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,…