Head of Communications

Responsibilities

• Internal communications
• - Own the internal communications strategy to ensure alignment on company direction weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
• - Communicate company goals, priorities, and milestones for the coming years, and keep them visible and current as we scale.
• - Establish effective operating rhythms such as all-hands meetings, leadership updates, and regular written communications to maintain rapid information flow across all functions.
• External communications
• - Lead all external communications with customers, industry, investors, and government at all levels.
• - Develop and maintain compelling messaging, positioning, and brand identity for all audiences.
• - Support investor relations with accurate, high-quality communications in collaboration with Finance and the executive team.
• - Prepare materials and messaging for government and public-sector engagement at federal, state, and local levels.
• - Build relationships with press, analysts, and industry influencers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in marketing and communications, including leading corporate, external, and internal communications for a technology, industrial, energy, aerospace, or defense company.
• Proven track record owning communications end to end, including internal communications, press and media relations, announcements, and events.
• Experience planning and executing trade shows, conferences, and executive speaking engagements.
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to produce clear, precise material quickly.
• Ability to learn complex technical subject matter and communicate it accurately to varied audiences.
• Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with minimal structure.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with executives, engineers, customers, and external partners.

Preferred

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience in high-growth hardware, deep tech, or industrial startups.
• Background supporting investor relations, fundraising communications, or board material preparation.
• Experience working with government stakeholders or regulated industries.
• Knowledge or background in energy, thermal systems, data centers, or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience building marketing or communications teams from the ground up.
• Proficiency with branding, web, content, and social tools, CRM, and marketing analytics.
• Experience in crisis and executive communications.