Communications Manager

About Us

At Quartermaster AI, we believe the ocean should be a safe and sustainably managed resource for all. By leveraging cutting-edge AI and robotics, we unlock capabilities that were only recently impossible. Our distributed open-ocean systems enable every vessel to sense, compute, and communicate, enhancing maritime domain awareness for those who need it most.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with technical teams to translate maritime autonomy and AI breakthroughs into compelling stories for diverse audiences.
• Author briefs, speeches, and talking points for leadership in preparation for high-stakes meetings and public appearances.
• Manage inbound media requests and proactively shape our public presence with precision and speed.
• Act as the bridge between engineering, operations, and external stakeholders to ensure messaging is both technically accurate and highly impactful.
• Exercise high-level judgment in "gray area" situations, determining the optimal tone and content for sensitive defense and emerging technology topics.
• Produce high-quality written content that influences how our technical ideas and hardware deployments are understood globally.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• 5–10 years of experience in communications, journalism, or a related field.
• A track record of producing work that effectively explains complex technical or scientific ideas.
• Ability to write with extreme clarity, speed, and technical accuracy.
• A genuine interest in defense technology, maritime security, and emerging AI.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguous environments and make sound decisions on what information to disclose to the public or policymakers.
• Comfort with a "startup" pace where responsibilities shift quickly based on product milestones or geopolitical events.
• Previous experience in technical journalism or public affairs for high-growth startups.
• Familiarity with the policy landscape surrounding autonomous systems and AI.
• Motivation by mission and a desire to tell the story behind consequential technology.