Director of Communications leading European communications strategy for Shield AI. Shaping company narrative and reputation across diverse markets in Europe from London hub.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a Europe-wide external communications strategy aligned with Shield AI’s global narrative and tailored to diverse regional markets, regulatory environments, and stakeholder expectations.
Secure frequent, high-impact media coverage (FT, BBC, Euronews, etc) across technology, business, policy, and trade press; manage reactive and issues-driven communications when required.
Own relationships with analysts, think tanks, and research institutions relevant to AI, emerging technology, security, and industrial policy.
Build and manage a European customer reference program, including case studies, testimonials, events, and reference engagements -while navigating confidentiality, operational sensitivity, and approval processes.
Build, scale, and lead a high-performing European communications team (internal hires, agencies, and partners) across priority markets.
Act as a senior advisor to regional leadership on communications strategy, reputational risk, and sensitive issues involving advanced technology, geopolitics, or regulation. Lead scenario planning and crisis-communications readiness in partnership with Legal, Government Relations, and Global Comms.
Requirements
10+ years of progressive experience in external communications, PR, or public affairs, with senior leadership responsibility at regional or global level.
Proven success driving top tier media coverage and managing complex international narratives for high growth or mission-driven technology companies in nuanced regulatory, political, or societal environments.
Demonstrated success building and scaling teams and programs across Europe, including multi-country coordination from a central hub.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, synthesize technical and policy inputs, exercise sound judgment under pressure, and make effective communications trade-offs when information is incomplete or stakes are high.
Comfort partnering closely with engineers, product leaders, government relations, and technical experts to build trust and craft accurate, responsible external narratives aligned with regulatory and stakeholder strategies.
Exceptional writing, storytelling, and presentation skills; confidence advising senior leaders.
Fluency in English required; additional European languages are a strong plus.
Benefits
Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location.
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