Sr. Director, Internal Communications Gov Affairs

Front Door Defense; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k with company match

Free daily lunch

No meeting Fridays

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

CHAOS Industries in El Segundo, California is seeking a Sr. Director of Communications to develop and execute the company's internal and external messaging strategy, shaping brand perception and supporting strategic planning.

You will lead content creation across press releases, website, social media, and editorials, measure impact with KPIs, and build partnerships with senior leaders and external stakeholders to drive growth and investor confidence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing, or a related field with 10+ years of experience in communications, media, marketing, or public relations; or a Master's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience managing and executing communications initiatives that align with company-wide goals and growth strategies.
• Proven ability to anticipate and address emerging issues, collaborate with stakeholders, and recommend effective solutions independently.
• Expertise in crafting internal and external messaging tailored to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Shape, guide, and execute communication strategies: collaborate with internal leadership team to design and implement internal and external communication plans that align with mission objectives and contribute to overall company success.
• Create and manage impactful content: lead the creation and management of impactful content and initiatives (such as press releases, website, product narratives, social media content, editorials, etc.) that drive engagement and credibility both internally and externally while supporting overall strategic priorities.
• Evaluate communication effectiveness: design and implement tools and processes to measure the impact of communication efforts to continuously improve outcomes.
• Cultivate stakeholder partnerships: build trusted relationships with company leaders and key external partners to increase brand presence, promote product applications, attract potential investors & partnerships, and overall supporting all necessary company communication efforts.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Strategic communications

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Sr. Director, Internal Communications

Develop and execute CHAOS Industries' comprehensive internal and external communications strategy and brand messaging

Location: El Segundo, California

Compensation: $260,000 - 310,000 USD / year

About The Role

Sr. Director, Internal Communications

El Segundo, California, United States

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London.

Role Overview:

The Sr. Director of Communications will be responsible for developing and implementing CHAOS Industries communication strategy, including public relations activities and media relationships, to promote and protect the organization's brand reputation while contributing to its overall strategic planning process.

Responsibilities:

• Shape, guide, and execute communication strategies: collaborate with internal leadership team to design and implement internal and external communication plans that align with mission objectives and contribute to overall company success.
• Create and manage impactful content: lead the creation and management of impactful content and initiatives (such as press releases, website, product narratives, social media content, editorials, etc.) that drive engagement and credibility both internally and externally while supporting overall strategic priorities.
• Evaluate communication effectiveness: design and implement tools and processes to measure the impact of communication efforts to continuously improve outcomes.
• Cultivate stakeholder partnerships: build trusted relationships with company leaders and key external partners to increase brand presence, promote product applications, attract potential investors & partnerships, and overall supporting all necessary company communication efforts.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing, or a related field with 10+ years of experience in communications, media, marketing, or public relations; or a Master's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience managing and executing communications initiatives that align with company-wide goals and growth strategies.
• Proven ability to anticipate and address emerging issues, collaborate with stakeholders, and recommend effective solutions independently.
• Expertise in crafting internal and external messaging tailored to diverse audiences.
• Strong background in strategic communications planning, including establishing clear objectives and measurable KPIs.
• Demonstrated success in fostering productive relationships with senior leaders, including executives and external partners.
• Knowledgeable in best practices and tools for measuring communication effectiveness.

Preferred Requirements:

• Previous experience taking new technical products to market.
• Communications experience within the Department of Defense or the broader federal government.
• Prior experience working for a fast-paced high growth start-up.

Why CHAOS?

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, 'No meeting Fridays', unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 350 employees and counting across 5 global offices

[$260,000 - $310,000]

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.