Communications Manager

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Key Responsibilities: Partner with technical teams to translate maritime autonomy and AI breakthroughs into compelling stories for diverse audiences.

  • Author briefs, speeches, and talking points for leadership in preparation for high-stakes meetings and public appearances.

  • Manage inbound media requests and proactively shape our public presence with precision and speed.

  • Act as the bridge between engineering, operations, and external stakeholders to ensure messaging is both technically accurate and highly impactful.

  • Exercise high-level judgment in "gray area" situations, determining the optimal tone and content for sensitive defense and emerging technology topics.

  • Produce high-quality written content that influences how our technical ideas and hardware deployments are understood globally.

Qualifications (Preferred):

  • 5–10 years of experience in communications, journalism, or a related field.

  • A track record of producing work that effectively explains complex technical or scientific ideas.

  • Ability to write with extreme clarity, speed, and technical accuracy.

  • A genuine interest in defense technology, maritime security, and emerging AI.

  • Proven ability to navigate ambiguous environments and make sound decisions on what information to disclose to the public or policymakers.

  • Comfort with a "startup" pace where responsibilities shift quickly based on product milestones or geopolitical events.

  • Previous experience in technical journalism or public affairs for high-growth startups.

  • Familiarity with the policy landscape surrounding autonomous systems and AI.

  • Motivation by mission and a desire to tell the story behind consequential technology.