Senior Communications Manager

Skeleton Technologies

. Own Skeleton's global external communications as an external-facing individual contributor reporting to the VP of Marketing .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United States, Estonia, Germany, Finland, FranceSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate communications and public relations, with a strong focus on media engagement and strategic messaging. Proven ability to manage press relations, prepare executives for media opportunities, and navigate the energy and technology landscape across North America and Europe.

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Corporate CommunicationsPublic RelationsMedia RelationsB2B TechnologyExecutive Interview Preparation

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Hard Skills

Press Release ManagementMedia OutreachStrategic MessagingJoint CommunicationsEvent Speaking OpportunitiesMedia Coverage MonitoringQ&A PreparationCustomer TestimonialsCo-Marketing AnnouncementsPolicy Awareness

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsPersistenceConfidenceAdaptabilityRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Media Engagement PlatformsSocial Media Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Energy StorageData Center InfrastructureIndustrial TechnologyB2B CommunicationsTier-1 JournalistsNorth American MediaEU PoliticsFast-Paced EnvironmentStartup ExperienceDeep-Tech Sector

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Skeleton's global external communications as an external-facing individual contributor reporting to the VP of Marketing
Draft and manage press releases, customer and partner announcements, and proactive global media outreach, focused on Europe and North America
Serve as primary contact for inbound press and analyst inquiries and coordinate timely, accurate responses aligned with company messaging
Prepare the CEO, CPO and other spokespeople for interviews, briefings and press events, including message coaching and Q&A preparation
Work directly with the CEO on media opportunities, executive visibility and thought leadership
Identify, secure and manage earned and paid speaking opportunities for company leadership at industry conferences, summits and trade events
Build and maintain a customer communications program including joint press releases, testimonials and co-marketing announcements
Share ownership of strategic messaging and communications direction with the marketing and communications team
Maintain and grow relationships with Tier-1 journalists and industry analysts covering energy storage, data center infrastructure and industrial technology
Manage Skeleton's presence on X for media engagement and journalist relationships
Monitor media coverage, industry narrative trends and relevant EU and North American policy developments, flagging opportunities and risks
Coordinate embargoes, approvals and sign-off processes for joint announcements with technology and commercial partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

10–15 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations or media relations, including in-house experience at a fast-growing startup or scale-up
Background in B2B technology, ideally energy, power grids, energy storage, data center infrastructure, industrial technology or a related deep-tech sector
An existing network of Tier-1 journalists and industry analysts in Europe and North America, with the ability to secure meaningful press engagement from day one
Experience working with North American media is required, including for candidates based in Europe
Proven track record of Tier-1 media coverage, press releases, executive interview preparation, and proactive and reactive media outreach for a global or multi-region company
Experience securing and managing speaking opportunities (earned and paid) at industry conferences and events
Experience managing joint and partner communications, including co-branded press releases and customer testimonials
Strong awareness of the energy and technology landscape, as well as EU and North American politics and policy
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities change quickly, working directly with the CEO and senior leadership, with occasional availability outside standard hours
Persistence and confidence in driving internal approvals and pushing for timely decisions from senior stakeholders
Comfortable operating across time zones and markets in Europe and North America
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; any other languages is a plus
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field (or equivalent professional experience) is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours, with the possibility of mobile working without core working hours and sufficient freedom for your own ideas
A flat hierarchy culture - fostering our great working atmosphere
A motivating opportunity for continuous growth at Skeleton
An additional day off every year for your birthday