Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Marketing & Communications Manager
Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Vannevar Labs supports people on the front lines by building tools that deter and de-escalate conflict with America's adversaries. We build software and hardware for this mission that enable our customers to maintain maritime vigilance, disrupt misinformation, and collect non-traditional intelligence. In strategic competition, the intelligence and actions that shape conflict occur well before war itself. We build tools to win this fight now.
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role. This mission has become urgent. The US and our allies are fighting a war of deterrence with woefully outdated technology. As a team, we believe in public service and that our democracy and government improve only if we put serious, collective effort into improving them, including the technology our government uses. Since our founding in 2019, we have grown to support a wide range of missions and capabilities across all U.S. service branches, multiple combatant commands, partner nations, and the intelligence community. We have been profitable since 2021, and are backed by investors including General Catalyst, DFJ Growth, Point72, Costanoa, and Felicis. About The Role Vannevar Labs is looking for a
Marketing & Communications Manager
to lead the development and execution of our communications and marketing strategy. This role will focus on building out a team dedicated to driving the company’s business objectives through media relations, executive prep, digital marketing, thought leadership, and internal communications. You will work closely with leadership to craft and deliver compelling messages and campaigns that resonate with external stakeholders, customers, and employees alike. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with strong communications expertise, capable of overseeing all aspects of communications and marketing, with support from a media agency and design team, to help position Vannevar Labs as a leader in national security technology. What You'll Do
Brand-building:
Work closely with our leadership to shape and maintain a compelling company narrative that articulates our mission, technology, and impact. Talent-oriented campaigns:
Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies that align with Vannevar Labs' business objectives, including media relations, think tank engagement, public affairs, and internal communications. Content creation and distribution:
Co-create high-quality written, visual, and multimedia content for external communications, including press releases, blogs, newsletters, and social media, with the media agency, design team, and executive team. Stakeholder engagement:
Cultivate and maintain relationships with key media, analysts, and external stakeholders to enhance the company’s visibility and reputation, as well as manage our external vendor relationships related to communications. Performance:
Identify and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of communication and marketing strategies. What we look for
4+ years in communications and marketing, with experience in talent marketing. Demonstrated interest in the defense, technology, or startup sectors. Strong, speedy written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling messages. Experience in building teams that produce high-impact communications and campaigns. Proactive ownership mindset with a proven track record of “getting things done.” Grit and creativity when faced with a roadblock. What we offer We’re proud to offer competitive benefits that support our employees. Some key highlights of our benefits package include: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 100% remote-first culture. You can work from anywhere in the US and all full-time employees have WeWork access. Unlimited PTO including competitive vacation and holiday schedules. Lifestyle stipends - Monthly mental health, wellness & fitness stipend, in-home office setup stipend, and family planning assistance. Salary top-up during military reserve duty. Fully paid parental leave. Child and pet care reimbursement during travel. Vannevar Labs is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't feel like you're a perfect fit. If you're passionate about contributing to our mission, we'd love to hear from you! Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile * Select... To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. If Other, please explain: Select... We support remote workers in the US only. Do you currently reside in the US and plan on staying for the next twelve months? How did you hear about this opportunity? * Select... Please tell us how you heard about this opportunity.
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The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role. This mission has become urgent. The US and our allies are fighting a war of deterrence with woefully outdated technology. As a team, we believe in public service and that our democracy and government improve only if we put serious, collective effort into improving them, including the technology our government uses. Since our founding in 2019, we have grown to support a wide range of missions and capabilities across all U.S. service branches, multiple combatant commands, partner nations, and the intelligence community. We have been profitable since 2021, and are backed by investors including General Catalyst, DFJ Growth, Point72, Costanoa, and Felicis. About The Role Vannevar Labs is looking for a
Marketing & Communications Manager
to lead the development and execution of our communications and marketing strategy. This role will focus on building out a team dedicated to driving the company’s business objectives through media relations, executive prep, digital marketing, thought leadership, and internal communications. You will work closely with leadership to craft and deliver compelling messages and campaigns that resonate with external stakeholders, customers, and employees alike. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with strong communications expertise, capable of overseeing all aspects of communications and marketing, with support from a media agency and design team, to help position Vannevar Labs as a leader in national security technology. What You'll Do
Brand-building:
Work closely with our leadership to shape and maintain a compelling company narrative that articulates our mission, technology, and impact. Talent-oriented campaigns:
Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies that align with Vannevar Labs' business objectives, including media relations, think tank engagement, public affairs, and internal communications. Content creation and distribution:
Co-create high-quality written, visual, and multimedia content for external communications, including press releases, blogs, newsletters, and social media, with the media agency, design team, and executive team. Stakeholder engagement:
Cultivate and maintain relationships with key media, analysts, and external stakeholders to enhance the company’s visibility and reputation, as well as manage our external vendor relationships related to communications. Performance:
Identify and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of communication and marketing strategies. What we look for
4+ years in communications and marketing, with experience in talent marketing. Demonstrated interest in the defense, technology, or startup sectors. Strong, speedy written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling messages. Experience in building teams that produce high-impact communications and campaigns. Proactive ownership mindset with a proven track record of “getting things done.” Grit and creativity when faced with a roadblock. What we offer We’re proud to offer competitive benefits that support our employees. Some key highlights of our benefits package include: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 100% remote-first culture. You can work from anywhere in the US and all full-time employees have WeWork access. Unlimited PTO including competitive vacation and holiday schedules. Lifestyle stipends - Monthly mental health, wellness & fitness stipend, in-home office setup stipend, and family planning assistance. Salary top-up during military reserve duty. Fully paid parental leave. Child and pet care reimbursement during travel. Vannevar Labs is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't feel like you're a perfect fit. If you're passionate about contributing to our mission, we'd love to hear from you! Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile * Select... To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. If Other, please explain: Select... We support remote workers in the US only. Do you currently reside in the US and plan on staying for the next twelve months? How did you hear about this opportunity? * Select... Please tell us how you heard about this opportunity.
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