Title: Manager, Corporate Communications

Location: Salt Lake City, UT / Remote

Palladyne AI (NASDAQ: PYDN) is an AI software company on a mission to automate physically demanding work that has historically been “too complex to automate.” With more than thirty years of robotics R&D — including during our time under Raytheon — we’ve developed advanced AI and ML software that enables robots to observe, learn, reason, and act with human-like intelligence.

Our platforms empower many industrial robots and cobots (ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, Universal Robots, and more) to perceive real-world variation, maneuver autonomously, and manipulate objects with precision — all with minimal training time, limited data sets, and lower power requirements than traditional solutions.

This technology is already reshaping industries including automotive, aviation, construction, defense, manufacturing, logistics, and infrastructure inspection. And we’re just getting started — our roadmap spans UAVs, UGVs, ROVs, and eventually humanoid robotics.

We released the first commercial version of Palladyne IQ in October 2024, followed by Palladyne Pilot in Q1 2025. As we expand commercialization, every new hire plays a critical role in driving adoption, customer success, and organizational scale.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a PR & Communications Manager to drive Palladyne AI's external narrative during a critical commercial phase. This role unifies our brand voice across all external media, digital and communications channels, from press releases, LinkedIn and X and executive thought leadership, and is integral to converting our technology story into market credibility, pipeline, and customer confidence.

The ideal candidate combines B2B technology communications experience with social media expertise and the ability to translate complex AI and robotics concepts into clear, compelling content. You will work directly with the CCO and executive team to shape how Palladyne AI is perceived by industrial buyers, defense stakeholders, investors, and the broader AI community.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Social Media Strategy & Execution

· Own and manage Palladyne AI’s presence across LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube, and emerging B2B platforms

· Develop and maintain a consistent content calendar aligned to product milestones, partnership announcements, and industry events

· Build engagement strategies that grow follower quality and drive measurable inbound interest from target verticals (industrial automation, defense, logistics)

· Monitor performance analytics and optimize content strategy based on engagement, reach, and lead generation data

· Manage community engagement: respond to comments, amplify partner content, and foster conversation around key industry themes

PR & Communications

· Draft, edit, and manage press releases, media advisories, and executive announcements

· Develop and maintain media relationships with tech, defense, and industrial trade press along with Industry Analysts

· Support crisis communications and reactive media strategy in coordination with legal and executive teams

· Build a company newsroom presence that reflects Palladyne AI’s transformation story with credibility and momentum

· Coordinate with IR team to ensure communications are compliant and consistent with public company requirements

Executive & Thought Leadership Content

· Support CEO, CCO, and product leadership in developing thought leadership content: LinkedIn posts, op-eds, white paper contributions, and speaking abstracts

· Ghostwrite executive communications in an authentic, technically credible voice for AI/robotics audiences

Content Creation & Brand Management

· Produce and/or commission high-quality written, visual, and video content in support outreach

· Partner with product marketing and engineering teams to translate technical differentiators into customer-facing press and social media messaging

· Develop customer case studies, deployment stories

· Enforce brand standards across all external-facing materials

Campaign & Launch Support

· Plan and execute integrated social and communications campaigns around major milestones: product launches, contract wins, partnership announcements

· Support trade show and event presence with digital amplification before, during, and after

· Collaborate with demand generation to align organic social strategy with paid media and lead nurture campaigns

ABOUT YOU

Required

· 7+ years of marketing, communications, or social media experience in B2B technology, deep tech, defense, or industrial sectors

· Demonstrable track record managing corporate social media accounts with measurable business impact

· Excellent writing ability across formats: social copy, press releases, long-form thought leadership, and executive communications

· Experience translating technical or engineering-heavy subject matter for non-specialist audiences

· Strong understanding of public company communications norms and IR sensitivities

· Proficiency with social media management platforms (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Buffer) and analytics tools

· Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field

Preferred

· Experience marketing AI, robotics, autonomous systems, or defense technology products

· Prior experience in a high-growth startup or company undergoing significant transformation or rebranding

· Established relationships with tech, defense, or industrial trade media

· Familiarity with Nasdaq public company disclosure and IR communication standards

· Video production and editing skills; comfort with platforms like YouTube and LinkedIn Video

· Experience supporting C-suite executives with thought leadership content and speaking preparation

Additional Requirements

· 15-25% travel required for trade shows, customer meetings, and industry events

· Success measured by social engagement growth, media coverage quality, and contribution to sales pipeline: Performance Metrics

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

· In your first 90 days, you will have audited our current social presence, developed a 12-month content and communications calendar, and published at least one flagship piece of executive thought leadership. Within six months, you will own a measurably growing social audience in target verticals, have placed meaningful media coverage, and have produced at least three customer case studies. By year end, Palladyne AI's brand will be recognized as a credible voice in industrial AI and defense autonomy, with your work directly traceable to pipeline and commercial momentum.

OUR EMPLOYEE’S DNA

· We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.

· We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.

· We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.

· As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.

COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

We believe providing employees with competitive pay and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.

During the interview process, your Recruiter will review our total rewards (base, potential equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture). The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within our leveling.

CULTURE

Our culture is grounded in trust, integrity, and a shared commitment to serving missions that protect national security, strengthen public safety, and advance critical technologies. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability, ethics, and professionalism, earning trust through consistent performance and principled decision-making. We believe exceptional results come from empowered, collaborative teams that value diverse perspectives and take pride in doing meaningful work. By investing in continuous learning and career growth, we ensure our people thrive while making a lasting impact in service of the public good.

THE FINE PRINT

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

It is Palladyne AI’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.