About the Role
Are you passionate about crisis communication and cybersecurity incident management? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where research informs real-world security and communication strategies? If so, we invite you to join our growing startup as a Cybersecurity & Crisis Communication Researcher.
Position Overview
In this role, you will conduct cutting-edge research on crisis communication strategies in cybersecurity incidents, risk perception, and public response management. You will collaborate with industry experts, policymakers, and academic institutions to develop methodologies that enhance communication resilience during cyber crises.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on crisis communication in cybersecurity, including public perception, media narratives, and organizational response strategies.
- Develop and refine crisis communication frameworks to enhance organizational resilience during cyber incidents.
- Analyze real-world cybersecurity crises to identify effective and ineffective communication strategies.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity professionals, PR teams, and policymakers to develop data-driven crisis communication strategies.
- Work with product and security teams to integrate research insights into incident response and risk communication tools.
- Publish research papers, whitepapers, and reports on cybersecurity crisis communication and stakeholder engagement.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD preferred) in Crisis Communication, Strategic Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field – OR equivalent research experience in crisis communication and cybersecurity.
- Hands-on experience with crisis communication strategies, media analysis and media response during cyber incidents, and stakeholder management (academic or industry).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex research into clear, actionable communication strategies.
- Fluent in English, with excellent technical writing, media communication, and presentation skills.
- A track record of published research, whitepapers, or conference presentations on crisis communication, cybersecurity, or media risk management (preferred but not required).
