Director, European Strategic Communications

Anduril Industries; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Income protection

Generous time off

Mental health resources

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Director of Communications for its European operations. This role involves building the communications program from scratch, developing strategies, and managing media relations across various European markets. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in communications or media relations, particularly in defense, and will be influential in shaping the company's presence in the region. The position is based in Amsterdam and requires strong strategic thinking and writing skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in communications, public affairs, or media relations.
• Fluency in the European defense and political landscape.
• Track record of building communications programs in new markets.
• Experience managing agencies and regional communications networks.
• Exceptional writing and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Build Anduril's European communications program from the ground up.
• Drive media relations across defense and technology outlets.
• Develop market-specific narrative strategies.
• Support market entry and customer engagement.
• Build and manage a network of regional agencies.

Skills

Communications

Public affairs

Media relations

Strategic thinking

Writing

Job description

Overview

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. Anduril is building autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking capabilities for the military in months, not years.

About The Team Anduril's global communications team shapes how the world understands modern defense technology—and why it matters. We’re seeking a Director of Communications, Europe, to build and lead Anduril's external communications presence across the continent.

This is a senior individual contributor role based in Amsterdam, reporting to the VP of Global Communications, with a dotted line to Anduril's European General Manager. You will be Anduril's first dedicated communications hire in Europe, responsible for standing up a regional program from scratch, building relationships with media and institutions, and developing the narratives that will define Anduril's reputation across Europe’s defense markets.

This is a builder role. You will set strategy and execute it yourself, establish agency and contractor networks as the business grows, and work with business development, policy, and senior leadership to earn Anduril a place in Europe's defense conversation. The ideal candidate has deep roots across multiple European markets, understands how defense, technology, and industrial policy intersect at the national level, and knows how to build presence and credibility in environments where trust is earned slowly and reputation matters enormously.

What You'll Do

• Build Anduril's European communications program from the ground up, developing strategy, establishing infrastructure, and executing across markets with varying levels of maturity and priority.
• Drive media relations across defense, technology, business, and policy outlets in priority European markets, building relationships and pipelines for long-term coverage.
• Develop and execute market-specific narrative strategies that connect Anduril's mission and capabilities to each country's defense priorities, industrial ambitions, and security context.
• Work closely with Anduril's European General Manager and business development teams to support market entry, customer engagement, partnerships, and key events.
• Build and manage a network of regional agencies and contractors as European operations expand.
• Partner with global communications, policy, and marketing teams to adapt core messaging for European audiences without losing coherence or accuracy.
• Engage think tanks, research institutions, and policy communities to build credibility and shape the broader discourse around defense innovation and allied cooperation.
• Own metrics and reporting frameworks to track progress and demonstrate impact across markets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in communications, public affairs, or media relations, ideally with experience in defense, national security, or dual-use technology sectors.
• Fluency in the European defense and political landscape across multiple countries, including how decisions are made, who shapes opinion, and where the conversation is heading.
• A track record of building communications programs in new markets, not just inheriting them.
• Experience managing agencies, contractors, and regional communications networks across borders.
• Exceptional writing and strategic thinking, with the ability to develop narratives that land across cultures and audiences.
• Comfortable working autonomously in an early-stage market environment, with judgment to make calls without heavy process.

You'll Excel In This Role If You

• Have built a market presence, a regional program, or a communications function, and know what that requires.
• Can hold complexity across different countries, threat perceptions, and industrial interests under a coherent strategy.
• Know Europe's defense ecosystem—the journalists, institutions, and officials who shape conversations.
• Are energized by Europe's moment and want to influence how Anduril shows up in the region.

Healthcare Benefits

The salary range is an estimate based on base salary factors. Actual salary offer may vary. Equity grants are included in many full-time offers as part of total compensation. Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: Annual contribution toward private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: PTO plans with a December holiday break; Caregiver & Wellness Leave available.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational care; planning to parenting resources.
• Mental Health Resources: Free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching; additional work-life services available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development.
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits by region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and mega backdoor Roth options.
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about compensation and benefits during the hiring process.

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