Communications Manager - Europe (6635)

The role

You will lead media relations and communications for Shield AI in Europe. You will shape the European messaging, pitch stories to regional journalists and announce contracts, partnerships and product milestones.

What you will do

• Help shape the European communications strategy and adapt global messaging for each country and audience
• Manage media relations, pitch stories and handle press inquiries
• Work with marketing, business development and communications colleagues to create content for European audiences
• Write and edit press releases, thought leadership, executive briefings, social media and web copy
• Deliver announcements for contracts, partnerships, product milestones and flight demonstrations
• Build and maintain relationships with defense, aerospace, technology, business and national media
• Monitor media coverage, policy developments and competitor activity across Europe and share insights with leadership
• Track and report on coverage quality, share of voice and progress against goals
• Lead communications for trade shows, conferences and partner events
• Align regional initiatives with company-wide communications goals

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of communications experience
• Experience in defense, aerospace, government or technology sectors
• Mix of in-house and agency experience welcome
• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, political science, international relations or similar fields
• Experience with content and messaging, media relations, executive communications and issues management
• Ability to simplify complex concepts for technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Experience working across cross-cultural teams and managing stakeholders
• Ability to work autonomously and manage projects, deadlines and deliverables in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

• Fluency in one or more European languages
• An existing network of defence, tech or political journalists in one or more European markets

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that protects service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.