Senior Communications Manager
Skeleton Technologies
- United States +4
- Remote
- Senior Level
- Posted
Responsibilities
- Our power systems protect GPU clusters from millisecond-level spikes, enable hyperscalers to run at higher rack densities without grid compromise, and make AI data centers up to more 40% energy efficient.
- When power fails, critical operations stop. We exist to prevent that in microseconds. Powering the infrastructure that powers everything else.
- Own Skeleton's global external communications. This is an external-facing role focused on media, analysts, executive visibility and partner communications, as an individual contributor reporting to the VP of Marketing.
- Draft and manage press releases, customer and partner announcements, and proactive media outreach globally, with a focus on Europe and North America.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for inbound press and analyst inquiries, coordinating timely, accurate responses in line with company messaging.
- Prepare executives (CEO, CPO and other spokespeople as needed) 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 with strategic partners and customers.
- Share ownership of overall strategic messaging and communications direction with the wider marketing and communications team, ensuring consistency across press, customer and partner communications.
- 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 as a channel for media engagement and journalist relationships.
- Monitor media coverage, industry narrative trends and relevant EU and North American policy developments (AI data centers, grid stabilization, defense), flagging opportunities and risks proactively.
- Coordinate embargoes, approvals and sign-off processes for joint announcements with technology and commercial partners.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Senior Communications Manager
Skeleton Technologies · United States (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-29
Description
Skeleton Technologies is looking for a Senior Communications Manager to join our team.
About Skeleton
- Skeleton Technologies is a global leader in critical power infrastructure for AI data centers and electrical grid stability, founded in 2009. Power today is more than electricity.
- It is national security, digital continuity, and economic resilience.
Skeleton is the Backbone of Power
- equipping AI data centers, electrical grids, defense systems, and critical infrastructure with the resilience to withstand surges, instability, and failure.
- We keep the lights on when grids fluctuate, stabilising electrical infrastructure under the combined pressure of accelerating renewable energy deployment and surging AI demand.
Requirements
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field (or equivalent professional experience) is a plus.
Benefits
- We offer 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.
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