Communications Director - Remote​/Hybrid

Communications Director - Remote/Hybrid

Full Time Merlin International Inc - HQ, McLean, VA, US

4 days ago Requisition

Merlin Group operates at the intersection of cyber innovation, national security, and technology-driven transformation. With a mission to accelerate the adoption of high-impact technologies across the U.S. public sector and regulated commercial markets, Merlin is uniquely structured around three core tenets – Invest, Enable, and Scale – each designed to address a specific stage of the technology lifecycle. Together, our affiliates – Merlin Ventures, CGC, and Merlin Cyber – form a flywheel that builds enduring capability for customers, partners, and the broader cyber ecosystem, operationalizing technological advancement into mission-ready, enterprise-grade solutions.

At Merlin, we believe our strength lies in our people. Team members are encouraged to be creative, collaborative, and nimble, pursuing paths to deliver the cutting‑edge cybersecurity solutions that our customers rely on. From next‑generation cyber defense to secure cloud and AI, we are united by one purpose – transforming innovation into mission impact.

Merlin is seeking a strategic, proactive, and execution‑oriented Communications Director to lead and scale our corporate communications function. Reporting to the VP of Marketing, this leader will own external communications, executive thought leadership, social media strategy, internal communications, media and analyst relations, and partner communications. Experience in B2B technology, specifically cybersecurity or related IT infrastructure industries, is required.

This role will shape how the company is positioned across customers, media, analysts, investors, influencers, partners, employees, and the broader market. The ideal candidate blends strategic narrative development with operational excellence and has deep experience driving communications programs for high‑growth B2B and B2G cybersecurity companies.

The Communications Director will serve as a key steward of the company’s voice, reputation, executive visibility, and market presence while partnering cross‑functionally with Product, Sales, Executive Leadership, HR, Investor/VC stakeholders, and strategic partners.

• Develop and execute an integrated external communications strategy across PR, analyst relations, social media, and corporate reputation management.
• Build and maintain relationships with top-tier business, technology, industry, and trade media as well as independent content creators, podcast hosts, and industry influencers.
• Develop proactive media strategies that increase company visibility, category leadership, and executive presence across earned and owned channels.
• Develop and execute executive communications and thought‑leadership programming designed to drive brand awareness and market differentiation.
• Manage inbound media requests, interview coordination, briefing prep, and crisis communications support.
• Identify and drive newsworthy storytelling opportunities tied to company milestones, customers, products, funding, partnerships, and industry trends.
• Oversee agency relationships and external communications vendors as applicable.
• Monitor competitive and industry news activity to identify opportunities and risks.

• Own the writing, development, and distribution of all official company news including:
  • Press releases
  • Funding announcements
  • Product launches
  • Customer stories
  • Partner announcements
  • Corporate milestones
  • Awards and recognition
• Build integrated launch and announcement strategies across earned, owned, and social channels.
• Develop editorial news calendars aligned to business priorities and market moments.
• Ensure consistency of messaging, positioning, and narrative across all news announcements.
• Own the company’s social media strategy across corporate and executive channels.
• Partner with contractors and vendors as needed to scale social media content creation that drives awareness, engagement and thought leadership.
• Oversee social media editorial calendars, content strategy and…