3 days ago
Communications Associate (R5514)
Shield AI
District of Columbia, USA (On-site)Full time$76K/yr – $110K/yr
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Communications Associate (R5514)
District of Columbia, USA (On-site)
$76K/yr – $110K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Summary
Own and refine messaging for defense technology initiatives, coordinating cross-functional projects and supporting executive communications and media outreach.
- Write and edit copy across formats including press releases and op-eds.
- Coordinate across teams to move projects from planning through publication.
- Support relationships with external partners and media, including PR firms.
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
- Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
- Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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
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
Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
19 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
8 years
Median Tenure
1.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3
People
Marketing Leadership
Funding
Total Funding
$1.3B
Last Raise
$240M
Series F, 9 months ago
Funding History
- Mar 2025Series F • $240M
- Dec 2023Debt Financing • $200M
- Oct 2023Series F • $300M