Director of Content and Communications

This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and amplifying HappyRobot's company narrative, brand voice, and presence in the market. As HappyRobot's first Content and Communications leader, you will build the function from the ground up, establishing the strategy, processes, and team needed to scale it as the company grows. You will work closely with the founders and leadership team to develop their voices, create high-impact media and thought leadership opportunities, and build awareness with customers, talent, investors, partners, and the broader technology industry.

Responsibilities

Own HappyRobot's overall company narrative, messaging, and content strategy, ensuring we consistently communicate an ambitious, differentiated, and compelling vision; Build a world-class B2B content and communications organization that positions HappyRobot as a sophisticated, high-tech industrial company and category leader; Develop campaign narratives for HappyRobot's ICPs including digital and OOH media; Develop compelling customer stories, articles, blogs, and other content that demonstrate HappyRobot's impact and establish credibility with enterprise audiences; Build and execute a communications strategy around company milestones, growth, product innovation, customer momentum, partnerships, and other major announcements; Develop and lead founder thought leadership, including executive content, speaking opportunities, media engagements, podcasts, and industry events; Build relationships with top-tier journalists, publications, podcasts, conference organizers, and other influential voices to expand HappyRobot's reach and awareness; Identify and create opportunities for HappyRobot and its leadership to participate in high-impact conversations shaping AI, automation, and the future of work; Partner closely with Marketing, Product, Sales, and leadership to ensure the company narrative is consistent across customer, industry, and corporate communications

Requirements

Proven leadership experience building and leading Content, Communications, or Marketing functions; 8+ years of experience in B2B technology, enterprise software, AI, automation, or a related industry; Exceptional storytelling, writing, and communication skills with the ability to make complex technology accessible and compelling; High creativity to create narratives and campaigns that stand out in a competitive market; Experience developing company narratives and positioning ambitious technology companies for enterprise audiences; Experience working directly with founders and executives to develop thought leadership and executive communications; Strong understanding of B2B audiences and enterprise technology buying environments; Aspirational, pioneering mindset with a sophisticated understanding of how to build a category-defining technology brand; Highly strategic and hands-on, with the ability to set a vision while executing in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Nice to have

Experience at a high-growth startup or category-defining technology company; Background in AI, robotics, industrial technology, logistics, supply chain, or enterprise automation; Strong media relationships and a demonstrated ability to generate meaningful PR, podcast, speaking, and thought leadership opportunities; Experience launching a company or product into a new category; Experience building and managing a high-performing communications or content team

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, dental, vision coverage; Competitive salary + equity in a high-growth startup; Ownership and autonomy of projects