Comms Specialist

Position Summary:

As Walden Robotics Communications Specialist youll play a critical role in coordinating our communication strategy and shaping our public image. Youll coordinate the many moving parts of our external communications media relations PR agency partners press social and public-facing content while providing support for internal communications. Reporting to the Head of Executive Operations this role is the connective tissue that keeps external comms initiatives on track across multiple stakeholders and work streams.

The ideal candidate is a results-driven talented communicator who is passionate about crafting compelling messages engaging with diverse audiences and helping shape Waldens brand personality someone who thrives coordinating several external-facing initiatives at once and can flex into internal communications support as needed.

Core Responsibilities:

External Communications Coordination

• Serve as the day-to-day coordinator across Waldens communications efforts keeping media relations PR agency work social content and public announcements moving on schedule.
• Partner with the external comms team including any supporting agencies to plan track and execute press releases media requests and public-facing campaigns.
• Act as a central point of contact pulling together the various parties involved in external comms (media contacts agencies internal stakeholders) so initiatives stay coordinated and on track.
• Track deliverables deadlines and follow-ups across multiple concurrent external communications projects.

Media Relations

• Coordinate with Waldens PR agency on press releases story pitches and media interviews ensuring materials and messaging are accurate and on-brand.
• Serve as the internal point of contact for the PR agency keeping media outreach and follow-ups on schedule.
• Monitor media coverage and public perception providing regular insights and recommendations to protect and enhance Waldens reputation.

Content & Messaging

• Write edit and proofread compelling content blog posts newsletters talking points and executive messaging and review press materials drafted by the PR agency for accuracy and brand consistency.
• Maintain a consistent voice tone and brand standard across external and internal communications.
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams to produce visually effective external communication materials.

Digital & Social Media

• Manage and grow Waldens social media presence (e.g. LinkedIn X) including content creation posting and engagement.
• Update website content and track digital and media analytics to inform strategy.

Internal Communications (Supporting)

• Support internal communications as needed staff updates newsletters intranet content and town hall/all-hands messaging to keep employees informed and engaged.
• Help translate external-facing news (press coverage announcements) into internal updates so employees hear it accurately and on time.

Events & Campaigns

• Work with Waldens PR agency to support campaigns and events that promote Waldens image and initiatives including press conferences and media briefings.
• Help prepare speakers and executives for events and media appearances.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with departments across Walden to gather information and ensure accurate timely communication.
• Partner with the Head of Executive Operations People and leadership to keep external and internal messaging coordinated around organizational changes milestones and initiatives.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Track media social and campaign performance to evaluate the effectiveness of external communications efforts providing regular insights and recommendations.
• Gather feedback and refine processes channels and cadence based on results.

Required Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience as a Communications Specialist PR professional journalist or in a similar corporate communications role.
• Strong understanding of media relations and public relations strategies.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple external stakeholders (media agencies partners) and concurrent initiatives.
• Excellent writing editing and proofreading skills with a meticulous eye for detail across audiences and channels.
• Experience working with or managing PR agencies media contacts journalists or other external partners.
• Familiarity with content management systems social media platforms analytics tools and standard productivity or design software (e.g. Microsoft Office Google Workspace Adobe Creative Suite).
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High integrity discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in communications journalism public relations marketing or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in robotics AI or deep-technology sectors.
• Experience in a startup or high-growth technology environment.
• Experience with communication and media analytics and reporting.
• Knowledge of social media management digital marketing and SEO practices.
• Some internal communications experience (helpful not required).
• Comfort with AI tools or automation to enhance productivity.
• Passion for robotics and for building technology that improves human life.

Walden Robotics offers a competitive total compensation program including salary annual cash bonus company equity company-subsidized insurance programs 401(k) with company match flexible PTO daily lunch and other benefits. The pay ranges noted on our posts are for salary only.

Walden Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process please send a request to .

Walden Robotics participates in E-Verify. If you receive an offer of employment from Walden you will need to go through the E-Verify process of digital verification of your employment authorization documents as provided on the Form I-9. Participation in E-Verify does not limit your right to work and verification will only be completed after you become

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