Senior Communications Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +4 more countries.

📋 Description

• Take charge of Skeleton's global external communications as an individual contributor reporting directly to the VP of Marketing.

• Create and oversee press releases, customer and partner announcements, and proactive media outreach focused on Europe and North America.

• Act as the main point of contact for incoming press and analyst inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses that align with company messaging.

• Prepare the CEO, CPO, and other spokespersons for interviews, briefings, and press events, providing message coaching and Q&A preparation.

• Collaborate closely with the CEO on media opportunities, enhancing executive visibility and thought leadership.

• Identify, secure, and manage both earned and paid speaking opportunities for company leadership at industry conferences, summits, and trade events.

• Develop and sustain a customer communications program, including joint press releases, testimonials, and co-marketing announcements.

• Share responsibility for strategic messaging and communications direction with the marketing and communications team.

• Maintain and expand relationships with Tier-1 journalists and industry analysts in energy storage, data center infrastructure, and industrial technology.

• Manage Skeleton's engagement on X for media interactions and journalist relations.

• Monitor media coverage, industry narrative trends, and relevant EU and North American policy developments, identifying opportunities and risks.

• Coordinate embargoes, approvals, and sign-off processes for joint announcements with technology and commercial partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• 10–15 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or media relations, including in-house experience at a rapidly growing startup or scale-up.

• Background in B2B technology, preferably in energy, power grids, energy storage, data center infrastructure, industrial technology, or a related deep-tech sector.

• An established network of Tier-1 journalists and industry analysts in Europe and North America, capable of securing significant press engagement from day one.

• Experience working with North American media is essential, even for candidates based in Europe.

• Proven history of achieving Tier-1 media coverage, preparing press releases, executive interviews, and conducting proactive and reactive media outreach for a global or multi-region company.

• Experience in securing and managing speaking opportunities (both earned and paid) at industry conferences and events.

• Experience in managing joint and partner communications, including co-branded press releases and customer testimonials.

• Strong understanding of the energy and technology landscape, along with awareness of EU and North American politics and policy.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift rapidly, working directly with the CEO and senior leadership, with occasional availability outside standard hours.

• Persistence and confidence in driving internal approvals and advocating for timely decisions from senior stakeholders.

• Comfortable working across various time zones and markets in Europe and North America.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in other languages is a plus.

• A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience) is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours, with the option for mobile work without core hours and ample freedom for your own ideas.

• A flat hierarchy culture that promotes a positive working atmosphere.

• A rewarding opportunity for continuous growth at Skeleton.

• An extra day off each year to celebrate your birthday.