Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain a robust network of media contacts across defense, technology, business, and innovation beats.
• Draft and create assets in support of announcements and launches, including press releases, media lists, and coverage analysis report.
• Proactively pitch stories to reporters, editors, and producers—ranging from product launches to thought leadership and partner milestones.
• Identify and develop stories that align with Forterra’s mission, value proposition, and market momentum.
• Contribute fresh ideas and perspectives on building the company’s public presence.
• Secure positive media coverage to boost Forterra’s brand
• Respond to inbound media interest and coordinate timely, on-message responses.
• Prepare executives and subject matter experts with briefings, messaging, and media training as needed.
• Monitor media and stay informed and up-to-date on industry trends and key industry figures.
• Develop and execute messaging frameworks for Forterra’s strategic partners, co-branded efforts, and product integrations.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Business Development to ensure message consistency across internal and external touchpoints.
• Author clear, compelling content that conveys product value, technical credibility, and mission impact tailored to both defense and commercial audiences.
• Craft multi-channel stories that showcase how Forterra’s platforms solve real-world operational challenges.
• Build a narrative arc that connects autonomy, national security, logistics transformation, and market opportunity.
• Ghostwrite blogs, op-eds, and customer features to elevate Forterra’s voice in the public discourse.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Product, People, and Government Affairs to ensure alignment across Forterra’s communications ecosystem.
• Support internal messaging and leadership visibility around key announcements and storytelling moments.

• 5–8 years of communications, media relations, or PR experience in high-growth tech, defense, mobility, or logistics sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to secure earned media coverage through direct outreach and long-standing press relationships.
• A strong personal rolodex of media contacts and the instinct to develop new relationships with key reporters and editors.
• Proven success translating complex, technical subjects into impactful public narratives.
• Excellent writing, editing, and message development skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.

• Background in dual-use technology or companies serving both defense and commercial markets.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition cycles, mission applications, and industry events.
• Experience managing agency relationships or collaborating with external PR consultants.
• Prior involvement in product launches or partnership announcements with high visibility.

• Premium Healthcare Benefits:
  Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.