Shield AI

Shield AI

Communications Associate (R5514)

Washington, DC · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$76k-$110kDetected 1 day ago
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47Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
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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