Leviathan™ battery systems are on vessels. Autonomous programs are underway. A $43M Series A is public. The story is real and the timing is right.
This role owns Fleetzero's earned media program and event execution: building journalist and creator relationships across maritime trade press, defense publications, VC media, and mainstream business outlets - pitching the right angle to the right reporter, then executing at industry events with operational precision.
This is not a press-release-writing job. If you can name the journalist, the angle, and the outlet for a placement you drove in the last twelve months - this is your role.
• 3+ years of PR, communications, or events experience, preferably in B2B, industrial,
defense, or technology sectors.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, journalism, business management or related field.
• An established network of maritime, defense, or energy journalists and editors is a
significant advantage.
• Proven track record of securing earned media placements
• Exceptional project management skills
• Strong written communication skills. Tight, clean prose.
• Willingness to travel to domestic and international events on short notice.
Bonus Points
• Existing relationships with reporters, creators, and podcasters.
• PR or Ad Agency experience.
• A strong portfolio of proven work.
• Examples of innovative activations you have led which led to positive business
outcomes.
• You thrive in a fast-paced startup, ever-fluid environment.
Skills Required
- Experience driving earned media placements and the ability to identify a journalist, story angle, and outlet for a placement secured within the last twelve months.
- Ability to build and manage relationships with journalists and creators across maritime trade, defense, venture capital, and mainstream business media.
- Ability to execute industry events with strong operational precision.
What We Do
Fleetzero builds ships and propulsion systems that reduce costs, emissions, and danger to make our customers more profitable, cleaner, and safer.
