Social Media Manager, Shield AI
$105-160k
+ Bonus + Equity
Building AI aircraft pilots
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Building AI aircraft pilots
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$105-160k
+ Bonus + Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
Role
Who you are
- 4–7 years of experience managing social media for a company, brand, or agency, ideally in technology, AI, or other complex or mission-driven domains
- Demonstrated ability to operate as a strong individual contributor while collaborating closely within a broader communications team
- Excellent writing and editorial judgment, with a proven ability to communicate complex or technical ideas clearly and responsibly
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess ambiguity, make sound decisions quickly, and adjust in real time
- Experience working in fast-paced environments where timing, accuracy, and discretion matter; exercise sound judgment under pressure and understand when to move fast, and when not to
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed, while remaining collaborative and open to feedback
- Demonstrate curiosity about technology, policy, and global issues, with a commitment to responsible communication
- Familiarity with social media management and analytics tools; strong comfort working cross-functionally
What the job involves
- Shield AI is seeking a Social Media Manager to lead day-to-day execution of our global social media presence across priority platforms
- This role is responsible for translating Shield AI’s mission, technology, and perspective into compelling, timely, and responsible content that resonates with diverse audiences including customers, partners, employees policymakers, talent, and the broader ecosystem
- This is a hands-on, individual contributor role that sits at the center of the Communications team
- You will work closely with Global Communications and Marketing, Government Relations, executives, and technical subject-matter experts to move at the speed of social while exercising sound judgment in complex, high-stakes environments
- Social media is a critical front door to how Shield AI is understood globally. This role will shape real-time perception of the company and its technology, often in fast-moving, nuanced, or sensitive moments
- The Social Media Manager will help ensure Shield AI shows up with clarity, credibility, and consistency across platforms while remaining agile, relevant, and human
- Global social media strategy & execution:
- Execute Shield AI’s social media strategy across priority platforms (e.g., X, LinkedIn, YouTube, emerging channels), aligned with broader communications and business priorities
- Translate complex topics - AI, autonomy, advanced systems, and mission-driven technologies - into accessible, engaging, and accurate social content
- Content development & publishing:
- Own content creation: drafting copy, coordinating visuals & video, scheduling posts, and publishing at pace
- Partner with internal teams to surface stories, announcements, milestones, and thought leadership opportunities suitable for social
- Adapt tone, format, and cadence by platform and audience while maintaining a consistent Shield AI voice
- Real-time engagement & judgment:
- Monitor social channels daily, engage where appropriate, and escalate issues quickly and thoughtfully
- Exercise strong judgment in fast-moving situations, balancing speed with accuracy, sensitivity, and reputational considerations
- Support reactive communications and real-time moments in coordination with Communications and Government Relations
- Collaboration & alignment:
- Work closely with Communications, Government Relations, Marketing, Recruiting, and technical teams to ensure alignment across messaging, campaigns, and timelines
- Support executive and corporate accounts as needed, including drafting posts and advising on best practices
- Measurement & optimization:
- Track performance metrics (engagement, reach, growth, resonance) and use insights to continuously refine content and approach
- Stay current on platform changes, trends, and emerging formats, bringing new ideas and experimentation to the team
Our take
Self-driving vehicles present enormous benefits for the transportation industry, with the potential to increase the safety and efficiency of cars, trucks, and commercial airlines. However, such technological innovation is less present within the military transportation sector, despite the benefits that AI piloting would produce for the operation of drones and aircraft.
Shield AI is developing Hivemind, an AI-driven pilot that can operate drones and aircraft autonomously, without needing GPS, communications, or pilots. In addition to navigation, the technology is also designed to facilitate indoor building clearance, integrated defense breaching, and has the ability to learn and autonomously execute aircraft missions.
Whilst similar AI-driven pilot software has begun to appear in Chinese military research programs, Shield AI's target is the US. By developing fully autonomous piloting integrations for any type of aircraft, the company aims to future-proof the US military without the need for bespoke aircraft design. It has generated massive amounts of funding to support continued scaling and R&D efforts.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 12 rounds)
Mar 2025
$240m
LATE VC
Oct 2023
$300m
SERIES F
Total funding: $1.0bn
Company benefits
- Excellent Medical Coverage
- Mental Health Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible Work Hours
- Gym Discount (San Diego)
- Onsite Gym (DC)
- Free Parking
- Competitive Compensation
- 401K Services and Match
- Stock Benefits
Company HQ
Core-Columbia, San Diego, CA
Leadership
Ryan Tseng
(Co-Founder & President)Experience as CEO, CTO and Founder of WiPower from 2006 to 2010. Technical Lead for Wireless Power Program for Qualcomm from 2010 to 2013.
Brandon Tseng
(Co-Founder & President)Naval Officer for the US Navy from 2009 to 2015.
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