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We are looking for a PR & Communications Manager to drive Palladyne AI's external narrative during a critical commercial phase. This role unifies our brand voice across all external media, digital and communications channels, from press releases, LinkedIn and X and executive thought leadership, and is integral to converting our technology story into market credibility, pipeline, and customer confidence.
Job Responsibility:
Own and manage Palladyne AI’s presence across LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube, and emerging B2B platforms
Develop and maintain a consistent content calendar aligned to product milestones, partnership announcements, and industry events
Build engagement strategies that grow follower quality and drive measurable inbound interest from target verticals (industrial automation, defense, logistics)
Monitor performance analytics and optimize content strategy based on engagement, reach, and lead generation data
Manage community engagement: respond to comments, amplify partner content, and foster conversation around key industry themes
Draft, edit, and manage press releases, media advisories, and executive announcements
Develop and maintain media relationships with tech, defense, and industrial trade press along with Industry Analysts
Support crisis communications and reactive media strategy in coordination with legal and executive teams
Build a company newsroom presence that reflects Palladyne AI’s transformation story with credibility and momentum
Coordinate with IR team to ensure communications are compliant and consistent with public company requirements
Support CEO, CCO, and product leadership in developing thought leadership content: LinkedIn posts, op-eds, white paper contributions, and speaking abstracts
Ghostwrite executive communications in an authentic, technically credible voice for AI/robotics audiences
Produce and/or commission high-quality written, visual, and video content in support outreach
Partner with product marketing and engineering teams to translate technical differentiators into customer-facing press and social media messaging
Develop customer case studies, deployment stories
Enforce brand standards across all external-facing materials
Plan and execute integrated social and communications campaigns around major milestones: product launches, contract wins, partnership announcements
Support trade show and event presence with digital amplification before, during, and after
Collaborate with demand generation to align organic social strategy with paid media and lead nurture campaigns
Requirements:
7+ years of marketing, communications, or social media experience in B2B technology, deep tech, defense, or industrial sectors
Demonstrable track record managing corporate social media accounts with measurable business impact
Excellent writing ability across formats: social copy, press releases, long-form thought leadership, and executive communications
Experience translating technical or engineering-heavy subject matter for non-specialist audiences
Strong understanding of public company communications norms and IR sensitivities
Proficiency with social media management platforms (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Buffer) and analytics tools
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field
15-25% travel required for trade shows, customer meetings, and industry events
Nice to have:
Experience marketing AI, robotics, autonomous systems, or defense technology products
Prior experience in a high-growth startup or company undergoing significant transformation or rebranding
Established relationships with tech, defense, or industrial trade media
Familiarity with Nasdaq public company disclosure and IR communication standards
Video production and editing skills
comfort with platforms like YouTube and LinkedIn Video
Experience supporting C-suite executives with thought leadership content and speaking preparation