Strategic Communications Associate (AI & Defense)

Shield AI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in Washington, DC is seeking a communications associate to support press materials, executive communications, social copy, thought leadership, partner coordination, and messaging for defense, technology, and policy audiences.

You will translate AI and autonomy ideas into clear, audience‑specific language, coordinate reviews across communications, business, product, and technical teams, and help shape the company’s public narrative in a high‑stakes robotics context.

Qualifications

• Communications, journalism, public relations, defense technology, or related experience.
• Strong writing and editing judgment across short-form and long-form formats.
• Familiarity with media relations, executive communications, and technical messaging.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit press releases, social posts, op-eds, marketing materials, and executive communications
• Support media outreach, message prep, speaking opportunities, and external partner coordination
• Translate AI, autonomy, defense, and aerospace ideas into clear audience-specific copy
• Coordinate reviews and approvals across communications, business, product, and technical teams

Skills

Writing

Editing

Media relations

Executive communications

Technical messaging

Job description

Shield AI in Washington, DC is seeking a communications associate to support press materials, executive communications, social copy, thought leadership, partner coordination, and messaging for defense, technology, and policy audiences.

You will translate AI and autonomy ideas into clear, audience‑specific language, coordinate reviews across communications, business, product, and technical teams, and help shape the company’s public narrative in a high‑stakes robotics context.