- Pay
- $76,000–$110,000/yr
- Hours
- Full Time Employee
- Where
- Washington, DC
- Posted
- Jul 31
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
Help shape the story behind cutting-edge technology with real-world impact. In this role, you'll develop compelling communications that elevate our brand, engage key audiences, and support strategic initiatives across media, executive, and corporate channels.
What you'd do
- 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.
- 2-4 years of experience in defense technology, corporate communications, or public relations.