Communications Associate (R5514)

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

$76K/yr – $110K/yrEntry LevelFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and coordinate defense-technology communications across media, executive messaging, and cross-functional projects, while shaping thought leadership and policy-focused content.

  • Draft and edit copy for press releases, social posts, op-eds, and marketing materials
  • Move projects through planning, approvals, and publication with stakeholder alignment

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Write and edit copy across formats, including press releases, social posts, op-eds, and marketing materials.
  • Support external communications, including media outreach and executive communications.
  • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to move projects from planning through approval and publication.
  • Support executive communications, including media briefings, speaking engagements, and message prep.
  • Support relationships with external partners, including PR firms and other companies and organizations.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop and refine messaging for defense, technology, and policy audiences.
  • Research and draft thought leadership content, ensuring consistency in voice and tone.
  • Monitor news, industry trends, and competitor communications.
  • Provide administrative support for communications and broader marketing team.

Requirements

  • 2-4 years of experience in defense technology, corporate communications, or public relations.
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, national security, political science, or related field.
  • Experience working across teams and managing stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with media relations, executive communications, and messaging.
  • Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
  • Interest in AI, autonomy, and defense technology.
  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
  • Demonstrated ownership of projects from start to finish, including follow-through on details and deadlines.
  • Strong judgment and critical thinking, including the ability to assess messaging and identify risks or gaps.

Preferred

  • Experience supporting communications for a defense, aerospace, government, or technical organization.
  • Understanding of the U.S. defense ecosystem and national security landscape.
  • Experience working with PR agencies and external partners.

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Benefits
  • Equity

Shield AI

3.7 Glassdoor

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.

Founded in 2015
San Diego, California, USA
1.2K employees (37 in marketing)
68% recommend to a friend
73% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$76K/yr – $110K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
19 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
8 years
Median Tenure
1.8 years

Funding

Total Funding
$1.3B
Last Raise
$240M
Series F, 9 months ago

Funding History

  • Mar 2025
    Series F • $240M
  • Dec 2023
    Debt Financing • $200M
  • Oct 2023
    Series F • $300M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
99.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.3%
Direct
44.8%
Referral
6.7%
Social
2.9%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.2K

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Communications Associate (R5514)

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