Content and Communications Manager, Aerospace and Defense - Jiga

About Jiga

The defense industrial base is at a historic inflection point, and manufacturing capacity is at the center of the conversation.

Jiga is building that layer. We route demand using AI to the right US manufacturers, operate as supplier of record with full traceability, and turn into a production arm for custom mechanical parts. We work with leading defense startups and traditional Primes. We are VC-backed and growing 4x year over year.

The Role

You'll own how Jiga shows up in aerospace and defense. This includes positioning, messaging, content, media relations, events, podcasts, speaking slots, and news placements. You will write, pitch, and place.

What You'll Do

• Direct our positioning and messaging for the aerospace and defense audience.
• Create content directly: articles, op-eds, industry insights, case studies, and LinkedIn posts.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and podcast hosts who cover defense tech, aerospace, and manufacturing.
• Drive public visibility: secure news placements, speaking slots, podcast appearances, awards, and conference presence.
• Run senior leader thought leadership across social channels, podcasts, and traditional media.
• Own discoverability so Jiga surfaces when senior leaders search for US manufacturing capacity.
• Manage freelancers or agencies where they add leverage.
• Provide sales, BD, and fundraising teams with the credibility and materials needed to open doors.

Requirements

• 7+ years in communications, PR, or content within defense tech or aerospace, ideally close to manufacturing and hardware.
• Existing media relationships in this space, with the ability to name specific reporters and outlets you would pitch first.
• Strong understanding of what lands with this audience: the narratives that move supply chain leaders, program offices, and defense tech operators.
• Exceptional and fast writing skills with placed work (bylines, ghost-written executive content, earned media stories).
• Track record of earning coverage for a company without a major existing brand.

What You Get

• Real impact: Build the voice of a company in a critical market.
• Ownership: Own the story end-to-end with full autonomy and budget.
• Growth: Work at a Series A company building toward massive outcomes.
• Culture: Autonomy, honesty, speed, and a direct, no-BS environment.
• Mission: Help rebuild American manufacturing capacity and strengthen national security.
• Flexibility: Fully remote, async-first, and results-oriented.

How to Apply

When applying, please tell us:

1. The best story you've ever placed and how it actually happened.
2. Three journalists or podcasts you'd pitch for Jiga in your first month.