About this role
What You'll Own
Media Relations & PR
• Own and expand Fleetzero's media relationships across venture capital publications,
maritime trade press, defense publications, energy and climate media, and mainstream
business outlets.
• Develop and execute proactive pitch strategy: identify story angles, match them to the
right reporters, and drive placement.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and executive bylines. Own the
editorial calendar for all external communications.
• Track coverage, reporting metrics to leadership on reach, sentiment, and SOV.
Creator & Influencer Relations
• Identify and cultivate relationships with VC, maritime, defense, and industrial content
creators across YouTube, LinkedIn, and podcasting.
• Coordinate creator visits, briefings, and partnership activations to expand Fleetzero's
organic reach.
Events & Experiential
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution for trade shows, industry conferences,
government briefings, and Fleetzero-hosted events (including facility tours, ribbon
cuttings, and partner summits).
• Manage vendor relationships, booth design, logistics, speaker preparation, and on-site
execution.
• Serve as the internal project manager for all event-related workstreams: coordinating
across marketing, engineering, BD, and leadership.
• Build event playbooks and post-event reports that drive continuous improvement.
• Manage and pro-actively prepare for Fleetzero’s experiential calendar.
• Pitch and secure prominent speaker and panel positions for Fleetzero team