Head of Communication, Brand & Strategic Partnerships
El Segundo, CA - USA
Job Summary
Mission
Lead and scale Robozes global positioning as a category-defining manufacturing platform by owning narrative media brand employer branding and strategic partnerships.
Role Overview
We are looking for a senior leader to drive Robozes global communication strategy across media PR brand employer branding and partnerships.
This role sits at the intersection of strategy storytelling and business development. The selected candidate will shape how Roboze is understood by customers partners investors talent and the broader market ensuring clarity consistency and impact across all external touchpoints.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Positioning & Narrative
- Define and evolve Robozes global positioning and messaging
- Ensure consistency of narrative across all regions industries and channels
- Develop and maintain core messaging frameworks including category definition and value proposition
- Act as the central point of ownership for how the company is described externally
2. Media & Public Relations
- Build and manage relationships with top-tier international media with a strong focus on the US
- Develop and execute a proactive media strategy aligned with business priorities
- Oversee PR agencies and ensure delivery of high-impact outcomes
- Drive coverage that reflects Robozes role in advanced manufacturing and mission-critical industries
3. Executive Communications
- Partner closely with the CEO and leadership team on external positioning
- Manage executive visibility across media speaking engagements and thought leadership
- Develop high-quality content for keynotes interviews and strategic communications
- Position leadership as authoritative voices in manufacturing supply chain and industrial innovation
4. Strategic Partnerships
- Identify and develop strategic relationships with key industry players across aerospace defense energy and industrial sectors
- Structure partnerships that strengthen market positioning and enable joint visibility
- Collaborate with business units to align partnerships with commercial and strategic priorities
5. Brand & Communication System
- Oversee the evolution of Robozes brand across all external assets (website decks events content)
- Ensure coherence between brand identity messaging and business strategy
- Establish clear guidelines and governance for all communication materials
6. Employer Branding
- Define and execute a strong global employer branding strategy aligned with Robozes mission and growth ambitions
- Position Roboze as a destination for top-tier talent in engineering manufacturing and deep tech
- Work closely with leadership and HR to attract engage and retain high-caliber talent
- Develop content and initiatives that showcase culture impact and career opportunities
7. Creative Marketing Campaigns & Initiatives
- Design and execute bold high-impact marketing campaigns that reinforce Robozes positioning
- Develop creative initiatives that break through noise and capture attention across key markets
- Combine storytelling data and industrial credibility to drive engagement and pipeline
- Continuously experiment with new formats channels and approaches
8. Content & Thought Leadership
Define and execute a high-quality content strategy focused on:
- Industrial applications and case studies
- Market insights and point of view
- Executive thought leadership
Ensure content reflects technical depth credibility and strategic relevance
9. AI-Driven Communication & Marketing
- Leverage AI extensively across communication content creation media analysis and campaign execution
- Implement AI tools and workflows to increase speed scale and effectiveness of marketing and PR activities
- Drive a data-driven approach to communication continuously optimizing performance through analytics and automation
- Stay at the forefront of AI-driven marketing practices and integrate them into the organization
10. Internal Alignment
- Drive alignment across teams (Sales Business Units Engineering Marketing) on messaging and positioning
- Provide guidance and training to ensure consistent communication across the organization
- Act as a gatekeeper for external communication quality and coherence
Profile
Required Experience
- 5 years in strategic communications PR brand or related roles
- Proven experience in positioning technology-driven or industrial companies
- Strong track record working with executive leadership
- Experience managing international communication strategies with exposure to the US market
Preferred Background
- Experience in sectors such as advanced manufacturing aerospace defense energy or deep tech
- Background in leading global communication functions within high-growth or scale-up environments
- Experience building employer branding initiatives and executing high-impact marketing campaigns
- Familiarity with AI tools and data-driven marketing approaches
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking combined with strong execution capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and compelling narratives
- High standards for quality creativity and consistency
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Hands-on mindset with the ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels
Location
- Preferred: El Segundo
- Alternative: Houston
Why this role
This role is central to Robozes next phase of growth. It will define how the company is perceived globally attract top talent support expansion into key industries and contribute directly to commercial success and long-term positioning.