Director of Communications

Job summary

Responsibilities

We're looking for a Director of Communications to build and run Waabi's earned media and executive communications function. You'll be the person landing meaningful coverage of Waabi across logistics, technology, and business media — shaping how the market understands a company building AI for the…

• Own relationships with reporters and editors across logistics, technology, and business media; pitch, place, and manage stories that land accurate, positive coverage of Waabi and…
• Ensure every external story reinforces Waabi's core narrative — grounded in proof, not hype — and helps position Waabi against the right set of peers rather than being…
• Partner with the Director of Marketing and IR to draft executive communications, speaking materials, and talking points that carry a consistent voice across founder and…
• Partner with the Director of Marketing to craft compelling blog posts and thought leadership content across logistics, transportation, technology, safety and policy that reflect…
• Manage our communications agency's day-to-day work — briefing, reviewing output, and holding the relationship accountable to results, not just activity.

What they're looking for

• 10+ years in communications, PR, or media relations, with a track record of landing coverage in technology, business, or industrial/logistics trade press
• Proven ability to translate deep technical or scientific work into a compelling, accurate story for both trade and mainstream business media
• Experience managing an external communications or PR agency, including briefing, review, and performance accountability
• Experience supporting executive communications — speeches, talking points, bylines, or media training
• Excellent writer, capable of shaping thought leadership and blog content in partnership with product marketing