Communications Manager

Quartermaster

Communications Manager developing compelling narratives and managing public relations for Quartermaster AI. Collaborating with technical teams to shape communications on maritime autonomy and AI breakthroughs.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with technical teams to translate maritime autonomy and AI breakthroughs into compelling stories for diverse audiences.
Author briefs, speeches, and talking points for leadership in preparation for high-stakes meetings and public appearances.
Manage inbound media requests and proactively shape our public presence with precision and speed.
Act as the bridge between engineering, operations, and external stakeholders to ensure messaging is both technically accurate and highly impactful.
Exercise high-level judgment in "gray area" situations, determining the optimal tone and content for sensitive defense and emerging technology topics.
Produce high-quality written content that influences how our technical ideas and hardware deployments are understood globally.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–10 years of experience in communications, journalism, or a related field.
A track record of producing work that effectively explains complex technical or scientific ideas.
Ability to write with extreme clarity, speed, and technical accuracy.
A genuine interest in defense technology, maritime security, and emerging AI.
Proven ability to navigate ambiguous environments and make sound decisions on what information to disclose to the public or policymakers.
Comfort with a "startup" pace where responsibilities shift quickly based on product milestones or geopolitical events.
Previous experience in technical journalism or public affairs for high-growth startups.
Familiarity with the policy landscape surrounding autonomous systems and AI.
Motivation by mission and a desire to tell the story behind consequential technology.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical writingjournalismcommunicationscontent productionspeech writingbrief authoringmedia relationspublic affairstechnical accuracystorytelling

Soft Skills

clarityjudgmentdecision makingadaptabilitycommunicationinfluencecollaborationproblem solvingmotivationnavigating ambiguity