Shield AI
Communications Associate (R5514)
Washington, DC · Part-time
Sponsorship not specified$76k-$110kDetected 1 day ago
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Sponsors this role80
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level II)66
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- 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
Responsibilities
- Support external communications, including media outreach and executive communications.
- 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.
- Provide administrative support for communications and broader marketing team.
- 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.
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.
- Familiarity with media relations, executive communications, and messaging.
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
- Strong judgment and critical thinking, including the ability to assess messaging and identify risks or gaps.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting communications for a defense, aerospace, government, or technical organization.
- Understanding of the U.S. defense ecosystem and national security landscape.
- All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
- Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. ### Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
Skills
- 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.
- For more information, visit www.shield.ai.
- Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Compensation
- #LI-AD7 #LB 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)
Benefits
- Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.
- We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Company info
- Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll transform complex ideas into clear, impactful messaging that advances our mission.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
- If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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