Communications Lead - Remote

Center for Internet Security, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• The Communications Lead at the Center for Internet Security (CIS) plays a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s reputation and driving visibility of its public-sector mission, particularly within the U.S. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) community, including among active and eligible Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) and Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EI-ISAC) members and stakeholders. This role is essential to ensuring that CIS’s value is clearly understood and widely recognized across the cybersecurity ecosystem.
• Develop and maintain core messaging and value propositions for CIS’s SLTT‑focused programs, services, and initiatives; create compelling, high‑quality content including announcements, executive talking points, web copy, thought leadership, campaign materials, and member‑focused communications; ensure message alignment and consistency across SLTT communications, public‑sector narratives, and CIS‑wide communications priorities.
• Plan and execute strategic communications and reputational campaigns that elevate CIS’s credibility and leadership within the SLTT community; collaborate with internal teams and internal/external stakeholders to amplify key initiatives across media, digital channels, and public‑sector communications opportunities; support national and trade media outreach through content development (pitches, press materials, briefing documents) in partnership with Communications leadership.
• Work closely with internal leaders, product marketing managers, program owners, SLTT engagement teams, and MS-/EI-ISAC representatives to inform and refine communications strategies; partner on targeted audience segmentation and persona development to ensure communications resonate with SLTT decision‑makers and practitioners.
• Contribute to the development of standardized presentation materials for external events, ensuring high‑quality narrative and visual clarity; identify, cultivate, and leverage third‑party advocacy voices — including SLTT members, partners, and independent experts — to develop testimonials, case studies, quotes, and other supporting materials that strengthen CIS’s credibility and reputation within the SLTT community.
• Support continuous improvement of MS-/EI-ISAC member communications by contributing to more streamlined, timely, and audience‑relevant messaging across touchpoints; provide content for the CIS Portal and assist in shaping a consistent member experience; develop social media copy and support SLTT‑focused social media engagement strategies, including crafting platform‑specific posts, amplifying key initiatives through social channels, and collaborating with Communications and Marketing partners to optimize reach and engagement.
• Conduct research to support messaging, campaign development, and thought leadership; assist with media training preparations and communications guidance for internal subject‑matter experts; perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public affairs, political science, or a related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 5+ years of professional communications experience, preferably in technology, cybersecurity, or government/public‑sector contexts
• Superior writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a demonstrated ability to translate technical or complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives
• Experience developing content for campaigns, media engagement, and/or public‑sector audiences
• Experience collaborating across diverse stakeholder groups and managing projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation range of $76,100.00 - $131,200.00
• Fully remote work arrangement
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture committed to valuing diverse backgrounds, experiences, and views
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on making the connected world a safer place
• Professional growth through collaboration with internal leaders, product marketing, program owners, and SLTT engagement teams
• Access to resources and support for continuous learning and development in communications and cybersecurity domains

Skills & Technologies

Senior

Remote

Degree Required

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About Center for Internet Security, Inc.

Center for Internet Security, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that develops and promotes best-practice cybersecurity controls. It maintains the CIS Controls and CIS Benchmarks, globally recognized standards for securing IT systems and data. The organization operates the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, providing threat intelligence and incident response to U.S. state and local governments. CIS also offers security configuration assessment tools, membership communities, and resources to help enterprises, government agencies, and educational institutions reduce cyber risk and improve resilience against evolving threats.

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