Head of Communications
Core
Define and lead communications strategy across internal, external, executive, and corporate channels to shape the company's voice and elevate the brand during a transition out of stealth mode.
Role type
Head of Communications (Leadership)
Builds
Public brand, long-term reputation, and clear consistent messaging for employees, customers, partners, investors, media, and government stakeholders.
Domain
Defense, aerospace, precision strike weapons
Required skills
Strategic communications planning, executive communications, media relations, crisis communications, storytelling, project management, KPI definition, agency management (via careerplan.io/jobs/3B-00F-8C-F60-head-of-communications-at-covenant-industries)
Preferred skills
Defense/aerospace industry experience, stealth mode environment experience, government communications, social media strategy, multi-market strategy (US/Europe/Middle East)
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and execute overall communications strategy; serve as primary owner of external corporate messaging; build and maintain relationships with media outlets and journalists; partner with executive leadership on speeches and public appearances; lead internal communications; develop crisis communications plans; establish editorial calendars; monitor media coverage and competitor messaging; build and manage external agencies and future team members.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
