Communications Coordinator
At a glance
Mid-level Communications role at Anduril Industries. Costa Mesa · full-time · $88,000–$117,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Help plan communications that support division goals, from product launches and contract news to exercise recaps
- Pitch reporters and support media outreach to earn coverage in outlets read by policymakers and influencers
- Review incoming speaking invitations, assess them, and decide on next steps
- Coordinate with marketing, design, government relations, and division business teams on communications work
- Create internal campaigns and events, and explain technical topics clearly to non-technical audiences
What you bring
- You have one to two years in communications, such as in defense, technology, policy or public relations
- You write and speak well, with a strong interest in storytelling
- You bring strong organization, project coordination, analytical ability, and curiosity about current events
- You are a U.S. Person, as access to export-controlled information or facilities is required
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits an organized, deadline-focused communicator supporting a specific product group. The position is based in Costa Mesa, and you must be a U.S. Person.
From the employer
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Anduril’s communications team is responsible for defining, shaping, promoting, and protecting the narrative around Anduril’s products and people, both internally and externally. As part of Anduril’s division comms vertical, you will support a specific suite of products, related contracts, and the team building them. The right person for this role is deadline-driven, an excellent communicator and extremely organized.
ABOUT THE JOB
The role supports Anduril’s Connected Warfare division which builds the software, computing hardware, and networks that connect people, sensors, and autonomous systems across land, sea, air, and space. By bringing these systems and their data together, we help military teams build a shared picture of the battlefield, make faster decisions, and coordinate operations.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Help drive strategic and tactical communications programs that proactively advance Anduril’s goals.
- Support external communications campaigns, including contract announcements, product launches, military exercise recaps, social media content, and executive thought leadership.
- Support earned media strategies and pitches to reporters to secure coverage in targeted media outlets where policymakers and influencers go to stay informed.
- Track, evaluate, and action incoming speaking requests.
- Work cross-functionally with partners in marketing, design, government relations, and across each of the business lines within the division.
- Support internal communications campaigns and events designed to ensure that the division runs effectively and employees remain inspired and informed.
- Help translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling content for non-technical audiences.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-2 years of communications experience in defense and national security, technology, policy, public relations, or related field(s)
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and a passion for storytelling.
- Strong organizational, project management, and analytical skills.
- Strong interest in current events
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities
US Salary Range$88,000—$117,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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