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Director, Communications

Twenty · Arlington, VA · On-site

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About Twenty

The #1 Open Source CRM for modern teams. Modular, scalable, and built to fit your business. Backed by Accel, General Catalyst and Khosla.

About the role

Develop and execute a federal-focused public affairs strategy that builds Twenty’s visibility and credibility with policymakers, defense leaders and relevant media. Translate technical capabilities and national security developments into accurate, compelling narratives for federal technology, defense and mainstream outlets. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • You find the clear, credible story in complex technology without losing the details that make it accurate
  • You understand Washington’s policy and media environment, and know how timing, audience and substance shape a communications decision
  • You are a strong writer and editor who can move from a strategic communications plan to a press statement, executive op-ed or interview brief
  • You bring calm judgment to sensitive issues, know when to escalate and build trust with executives, technical experts and journalists
  • 5+ years of experience leading public affairs, corporate communications or media relations
  • Deep familiarity with Washington’s political ecosystem, federal technology policy and defense terminology
More about this role

America is under sustained cyber attack. Our adversaries infiltrate our networks, steal our IP, and degrade the digital infrastructure that modern life runs on. They’ve learned—correctly—that those attacks rarely produce consequences.

Twenty was founded to change that, by making our adversaries think twice before they attack us. Our vision is American and allied primacy in cyberspace—a future where they cannot contest us, deterrence is assured, and the free world remains secure.

Founded in 2024, Twenty Technologies ( www.twenty.io ) industrializes offensive cyber operations for the U.S. and its allies. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Twenty has raised $168M from Khosla Ventures, Accel, Caffeinated Capital, Friends & Family Capital, Point72 Ventures, General Catalyst, and In-Q-Tel.

Twenty builds cyber capabilities and intelligence products for the U.S. Government and its allies. Our work supports national security missions across the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. As Director, Communications, you’ll lead the federal-focused communications strategy that helps policymakers, defense leaders and the media understand Twenty’s technology and its relevance to...

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