Public Relations Specialist

About Athena Security
Athena Security is an industry leader in AI-powered concealed weapons detection, visitor management, and integrated security platforms. Our mission is simple: to help save lives by building the most advanced entryway security ecosystem available. We combine cutting-edge hardware, AI, and intuitive software to help hospitals, schools, casinos, and enterprises create safer spaces.
We’re looking for an experienced Public Relations Specialist to help expand Athena’s visibility, strengthen our brand reputation, and tell our story to the right audiences.
How to Apply:
In order for us to accept your application you must first go to athena-security.com. Go to the Career section on our website and submit your resume.
About the Role
This is a hands-on PR role for someone who knows how to create news, build media relationships, and earn meaningful coverage.
You will work closely with leadership, marketing, and product teams to develop PR strategies, identify media opportunities, pitch stories, and position Athena and its executives as credible voices in security, AI, and technology.
What You’ll Do
Develop and execute PR strategies aligned with Athena’s business and growth goals
Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, analysts, podcasters, and industry publications
Identify and pitch compelling stories to relevant technology, security, healthcare, business, and trade media
Write and distribute press releases, media pitches, executive talking points, and other PR materials
Develop opportunities for executive thought leadership, including interviews, podcasts, articles, speaking engagements, and industry events
Help position Athena executives and subject-matter experts as industry voices
Coordinate media interviews and prepare executives for press conversations
Identify opportunities around product launches, company milestones, customer stories, partnerships, and industry trends
Monitor media coverage and provide regular reporting on PR activity and results
Work with the marketing team to ensure consistent messaging across external communications
Stay current on security, AI, technology, healthcare, and industry trends to identify timely PR opportunities
Support communications during sensitive or high-visibility situations when needed
What We’re Looking For
5+ years of experience in PR, communications, media relations, or a related field
Proven experience securing earned media coverage, not just distributing press releases
Strong existing relationships with journalists and media outlets
Excellent writing, editing, pitching, and storytelling skills
Experience with B2B, technology, cybersecurity, physical security, AI, healthcare, or a related industry is strongly preferred
Ability to understand technical products and turn complex information into clear, compelling stories
Experience supporting executive thought leadership and media appearances
Strong organizational and project management skills
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong English communication skills
What Will Set You Apart
A track record of securing coverage in recognized technology, business, security, or industry publications
Experience getting executives booked for podcasts, interviews, speaking opportunities, or contributed articles
Existing relationships with relevant reporters and editors
Experience working with a technology startup or rapidly growing company
Experience using AI tools for research, media monitoring, and PR workflow
Experience creating thought-leadership campaigns rather than simply handling press releases
Compensation
$70,000–$120,000 annually, depending on experience, expertise, media relationships, and demonstrated PR results.
We are open to candidates across different experience levels within this range. Candidates with an established media network and a strong track record of securing high-quality earned coverage may be considered toward the top of the range.
Please submit your resume along with examples of your PR work and/or media placements. If you have successfully secured media coverage, please include examples or links to the coverage you helped generate.
We’re especially interested in seeing examples of:
Media placements
Press releases or media pitches
Podcast or speaking opportunities
PR campaigns you personally managed

Work arrangement
Yes