Director, Threat Research Insights

Job description

TrendAI™, the global AI security leader and enterprise business unit of Trend Micro, empowers organizations with full AI visibility and consolidated security that inspires confidence, drives innovation, and eliminates risk. At TrendAI™, we’re always seeking exceptional talent; people who want to collaborate with the best and push boundaries together. Here, your work goes beyond building a career. You will help protect what matters and play a vital role in shaping a safer, more trustworthy AI-powered future. AI Fearlessly. Job Summary We’re looking for a Director, Threat Research Insights to lead the team that brings TrendAI™ threat research to the world. Reporting to the Senior Director of Product Marketing, you’ll lead an established, multi-disciplinary team responsible for the publication, amplification, and internal awareness of technical research generated across the company. This is a role built on four things: people leadership of a growing team, editorial and publishing strategy for how research reaches and resonates with different audiences, a technical acumen in the field of threat research and cybersecurity that lets you engage credibly with researchers and translate their work, and a bridging instinct that connects deeply technical research teams with the broader business. You’ll set the editorial, publishing, and operational strategy for how TendAI’s research shows up through external and internal channels, as well as in product . Success means the right research reaches the right people at the right time, our research voice is amplified and respected in the security community, and the rest of TrendAI™ understands and leverages what our researchers produce. If you understand the information security industry, know how to translate technical depth into compelling communications, and can lead a growing, multi-disciplinary team, we’d like to talk to you. Responsibilities Own the long-term editorial strategy and content roadmap, including mapping out the core thematic pillars that support the company’s broader business goals. Own the publishing strategy for amplifying technical threat research across the company’s channels. Establish and enforce the TrendAI voice and tone, including an editorial style guide to ensure consistent brand identity across platforms (digital, audio, video, and print). Collaborate with full-time threat researchers across the company to identify, prioritize, and surface the research that matters most to each audience. Lead, grow, and develop a multi-disciplinary team spanning publication, social, events, and internal awareness functions. Manage the research blog and research social media presence, setting editorial direction, quality standards, and publication cadence. Collaborate with TrendAI evangelists and help shape how TrendAI™ research shows up at industry events and in front of the security community. Run the internal awareness function that bridges threat research with the rest of the company, ensuring colleagues understand and can act on our research. Collaborate closely with Product Marketing, research leadership, and communications partners to align messaging, timing, and priorities. Support performance and ROI optimization, including collaborating with cross-functional teams in SEO/GEO, social media, growth marketing, and PR; tracking metrics, and conducting content audits and reviews. Providing executive reporting that translates editorial successes to business outcomes for the C-suite. Qualifications Must-have Deep knowledge of the information security industry, with enough technical understanding to engage credibly with researchers and translate their work for varied audiences. A current, in-depth command of the information security landscape — actively engaged with the research community, the evolving threat environment, and the industry conversations that shape it. 10+ years of relevant experience across security, communications, marketing, or related fields. Proven people-leadership experience — 5+ years managing teams, including managing other managers or team leads. Strong communications background — able to turn complex, technical research into clear, compelling content across formats and channels. Business acumen — able to set strategy, prioritize, and connect the team’s work to broader business goals. Note: a degree is not required — relevant experience is what matters most. Highly Desirable Hands-on technical security background (threat research, malware analysis, threat intelligence, or similar). Experience working with or alongside a research organization. Experience building or running an internal communications / awareness program. About Us Threat Research Insights sits within Product Marketing and exists to put the right threat research in front of the right people at the right time. We own the publication and amplification of technical research produced by hundreds of full-time researchers across the company — turning deep, world-class threat intelligence into work that customers, the security community, and the world can actually use. We run the research blog, manage our research social media presence, and play a central role in how our research shows up at industry events. We also bridge threat research with the rest of the company through an internal awareness function, making sure colleagues across TrendAI™ understand and can build on what our researchers discover. It’s a role at the intersection of cutting-edge security research, communications, and marketing — high visibility, high impact, and rarely the same two weeks in a row. Our culture. At TrendAI™ we look for new and better ways of solving problems, and you’ll be encouraged to think differently and experiment — whether that’s a new format for surfacing research, a better workflow, or a fresh way to reach an audience (Collaboration, Change, Innovation). We operate on a foundation of trustworthiness, where openness and transparency help everyone understand not just what we do, but why (Trustworthiness). And everything we do begins and ends with the people who rely on our research (Customer). Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. TrendAI™ is committed to providing a safe, welcoming space for all employees. We want everyone to feel empowered to come as they are, working with an organization that is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our DEI values include maintaining an inclusive culture made up of diverse Trenders who are encouraged to be their true selves; creating opportunities for open discourse on diversity, equality, and inclusiveness; developing leaders committed to building inclusive teams; and encouraging a culture of compassion, inclusiveness, and open-mindedness. Growth. We’re a learning organization, with Teaching Thursdays, book clubs, conferences, and formal training and certification programs. We care about your growth as a leader and a professional, and we invest in it. What We Offer You: You're important to us. What matters to you, matters to us too. Trend Micro provides benefit options for you and your family. Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance Life insurance Short & Long Term Disability Pre-partum, maternity, parental and medical leave Mental Health Wellness Program Adoption Assistance Wellness Incentive Pet Insurance 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off 14 Annual Holidays Tuition Assistance Employee Resource Groups We offer competitive compensation with bonus opportunity tied to company performance, along with room to enhance your skills through ongoing learning and broad technological opportunities. Achieving work-life balance is a priority, complemented by team activities, fostering an environment rooted in equity, inclusion, and collaboration, that is reflected in both our culture and our work. Be Passionate. Be Innovative. Be a Trender. This position does not offer sponsorship for work permit applications or renewals, either now