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Communications Manager
Divergent
Los Angeles, CA (On-site)Full time$87K/yr – $119K/yr
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Communications Manager
Los Angeles, CA (On-site)
$87K/yr – $119K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time
Posted 2 weeks ago
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Job Summary
Own cross functional corporate communications with a focus on messaging discipline, media relations, executive communications, crisis readiness, and performance tracking across high tech and defense adjacent sectors.
- Strategic messaging across press, digital, events, and internal comms to keep voice and positioning consistent.
- Media relations cadence with press materials, pitches, and journalist relationships under a director’s guidance.
- Executive communications, internal updates, crisis messaging, event collateral, and measurement to prove impact.
Job Description
Own cross-functional corporate communications initiatives with focus on messaging, media relations, executive communications, crisis readiness, and performance tracking across high-tech and defense-adjacent sectors.
- Responsibilities: Strategic Messaging Support: Support the development and execution of the company’s brand narrative by implementing messaging frameworks across press, digital, event, and internal communications. Ensure consistency of voice and positioning in all materials.
- Media Relations Execution: Draft press releases, media pitches, and briefing materials. Coordinate media outreach, manage press inquiries, and support relationships with journalists, analysts, and industry publications under the direction of the Communications & Marketing Director.
- Content Creation & Management: Create, edit, and manage a steady pipeline of high-quality content including press releases, blog posts, case studies, white papers, executive presentations, and social media content.
- Executive & Leadership Communications Support: Assist in the preparation of executive communications including talking points, speeches, presentations, and thought leadership content.
- Internal Communications Support: internal communication initiatives by drafting company-wide updates, leadership messages, and employee communications that reinforce transparency, engagement, and company culture.
- Crisis & Practical Communications: Assist with the preparation and execution of clear, accurate communications during time-sensitive or high-pressure situations, including rapid-response messaging and stakeholder updates.
- Events & Industry Engagement: Support the planning and execution of trade shows, industry events, product launches, and webinars by developing messaging, collateral, and on-site communications materials.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, business development, operations, and external partners to gather information and translate technical and commercial developments into compelling communications.
- Performance Tracking & Reporting: Track communications metrics and KPIs across media coverage, content performance, and campaigns. Provide reporting and insights to support continuous improvement of communications efforts.
- Requirements: Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in corporate communications, PR, or content development, preferably in high-tech, manufacturing, aerospace, or defense-related industries.
- Strong writing and editing skills with demonstrated experience producing press releases and long-form content.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible messaging.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness to support industry events and occasional travel as needed.
- Preferred: Direct experience in aerospace and defense sectors, with understanding of defense contractors and regulatory environment.
- Familiarity with industry media outlets, analysts, and trade publications.
- Experience supporting communications during periods of growth, transformation, or fundraising.
- Proactive, hands-on mindset with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
- Experience coordinating with external agencies, freelancers, or vendors.
- Benefits: Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
- Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
- Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
- Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
- Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
Divergent
2.7 Glassdoor
Divergent has created the world's first end-to-end software-hardware production system for industrial digital manufacturing – the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPSTM) – allowing customers to design, additively manufacture, and automatically assemble complex structures for automotive, aerospace, and defense applications. DAPS transforms the economics and environmental impact of manufacturing complex structures for vehicles of all types by optimizing designs, dematerializing structures, and eliminating upfront capex.
Founded in 2014
Torrance, California, USA
352 employees (10 in marketing)
33% recommend to a friend
58% CEO approval
Traffic Signals
Monthly Visitors
13.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.5%
Direct
48.2%
Referral
4.5%
Social
4.5%
Paid
1.2%
Headcount Trend
Current headcount: ~361
Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
7 (2% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2
Funding
Total Funding
$1.1B
Last Raise
$250M
Series E, 6 months ago
Funding History
- Sep 2025Series E • $250M
- Sep 2025Debt Financing • $40M
- Jun 2024Debt Financing • $47M