Responsibilities

• Build and own the content strategy across LinkedIn, X, YouTube, the website, and future channels
• Write posts, announcements, event content, product-related updates, executive content, and campaign copy
• Turn technical and industrial topics into clear, sharp, credible public communication
• Work with engineers and product teams to extract real stories from real work
• Run the content calendar without becoming a slave to it
• Lead event communications before, during, and after major exhibitions
• Travel to events and sites to capture content, interview people, brief designers, and produce material
• Give clear creative direction to designers, video editors, agencies, and freelancers
• Support press and announcements: draft materials, briefing notes, amplification plans, in coordination with comms leadership
• Maintain and update website news, events, and selected content pages

Requirements

• Native-level English; excellent writing and editing
• A portfolio that shows voice, judgement, and range
• 3–6 years building or running social/content channels (LinkedIn, X, YouTube, website)
• Strong ownership, structure, and deadline discipline
• Ability to manage stakeholders without becoming a bureaucrat
• Ability to translate complex technical topics into clear public language
• Comfort with analytics, reporting, and performance improvement
• Basic visual literacy — you can brief and shape content, not just write it
• Willingness to travel 30–40% for events, exhibitions, and on-site content production

Preferred

• Background in defence, aerospace, deep tech, hardware, robotics, manufacturing, or engineering-led companies — but appetite beats pedigree here
• Experience building founder, CEO, or executive voice
• Working knowledge of Figma or equivalent
• Experience directing designers, video teams, agencies, or freelancers
• Interest in European security, industrial capacity, autonomy, and advanced manufacturing