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Relationships, lunches, luck, and a clip report at the end of the month. \nInterdependence is rebuilding it from the ground up. Interviewed, our proprietary platform, analyzes 300,000+ stories every day across a network of 250,000 journalists. We turn earned media into something measurable, repeatable, and worth paying for, and apply the same data and discipline across paid, social, content, and brand. Integrated marketing run by one team, on one system, accountable to one result. \nForbes named us one of America's Best PR Agencies. Our 100+ person team works with brands, CMOs, founders, and entrepreneurs across consumer, healthcare, tech, B2B, travel and entertainment. \nWe move fast. The best argument wins. We hire for sharp thinking, real craft, and ownership from day one. If you want comfortable, this isn't the place. 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You'll have AI-powered tooling that handles the repetitive analytical work so you can focus on the high-value advisory that clients actually pay for. And you'll have a leadership team that understands professional services, client management, and scaling consulting practices. because that's what we've done for over two decades. \nIf you want to build a cybersecurity practice with the autonomy of a founder and the support system of an established firm, this is it. \nCOMPENSATION & STRUCTURE\nBase salary: $200,000 - $300,000 depending on experience and credentials\nPerformance bonus: Up to 25% of base, tied to client acquisition, retention, and practice revenue targets\nRevenue participation: Structured incentive on new business you source and close, designed to reward you as a practice builder, not just a practitioner\nWHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING AT INTERDEPENDENCE\n 100% Remote, Forever - Work from anywhere in the world while you enjoy the flexibility of your fully remote workplace. 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