Senior Communications Manager Australia
Shield AI is a U.S. defense-technology company developing mission-autonomy software and autonomous aircraft for military and allied operations.
Funding history
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About Shield AI
Founded in 2015, Shield AI builds Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft for operations in contested, GPS- and communications-denied environments. Its current site also presents Aechelon synthetic-reality simulation and Vision Systems detection and tracking products.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will grow earned-media relationships and execute proactive media strategies. You will develop communications materials, translate technical concepts into clear narratives, manage reputation and narrative risk, lead communications for priority events, and coordinate agencies, suppliers, and regional communications activity.
Requirements
- 8+ years of communications experience
- Experience in defense, aerospace, national security, government, technology, or complex B2G sectors
- Track record of securing earned media coverage in Australia
- Established relationships with relevant Australian media
- Experience developing communications strategies for announcements, partnerships, events, and executive visibility
- Experience drafting press releases, media materials, executive briefs, speeches, and thought-leadership content
- Familiarity with Australian defense industry dynamics and stakeholder sensitivities
- Ability to simplify complex technical concepts
- Experience working with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams
- Interest in AI, autonomy, uncrewed systems, sensing, and defense technology
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with Australian defense, aerospace, technology, business, and policy media
- Develop and execute proactive media strategies
- Create executive interview, briefing, article, and speaking opportunities
- Manage Australian media inquiries and issues communications
- Prepare spokespeople and manage press operations
- Monitor news, policy, industry, and competitor developments
- Develop and edit communications materials
- Translate technical concepts into clear narratives
- Localize global messaging for Australian stakeholders
- Manage reputation and narrative risk
- Lead communications planning for Australian events
- Coordinate agencies, freelancers, and suppliers
- Travel within Australia and across Asia-Pacific as needed