Director of Communications

BETA Technologies • South Burlington, VT

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About The Position

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture. BETA Technologies is seeking a Director of Communications to serve as the strategic, collaborative leader of our growing communications team. This leader will oversee all corporate, external, internal, media, and commercial communications, ensuring that our narrative is clear, credible, and aligned with the company’s mission as we scale toward production, certification, and operations. This role blends high-level strategy with hands-on communication craftsmanship. The Director of Communications will guide a team responsible for business communications, media/press operations, and commercial storytelling—while partnering deeply across Product, Engineering, Government Affairs, Investor Relations, creative, marketing and Sales to bring BETA’s technical and market story to life. As a servant leader, this person will prioritize empowering their team, removing roadblocks, fostering psychological safety, and cultivating a culture of humility, clarity, and shared purpose.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, external/marketing communications, PR, or related roles.
• Experience managing communications teams and leading through influence in high-growth, technical, or regulated environments.
• Exceptional writing, storytelling, and message-development skills.
• Strong media relations experience and familiarity with public-company communication standards.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with high levels of ambiguity and rapid iteration.
• A servant-leadership mindset—prioritizing service, empowerment, humility, and team success.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an integrated communications strategy that unifies corporate, media, commercial, and investor-facing messaging under a cohesive narrative
• Translate complex technical, regulatory, and financial developments into compelling, accessible stories for diverse audiences
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on communication risks, opportunities, and public-company considerations
• Ensure consistency of message, brand, and tone across all external touchpoints
• Lead, coach, and develop the Business Communications, External Communications, and Media/Press teams with humility, empowerment, and trust
• Foster cross-functional alignment by modeling openness, curiosity, empathy, and collaboration
• Set clear goals, provide constructive mentorship, and create space for team members to thrive and grow
• Champion a culture that values transparency, learning, and service—to the team, the company, and the stakeholder community
• Oversee corporate announcements, financial communications, and public-company disclosure workflows, in partnership with Investor Relations and Legal
• Maintain strategic awareness of regulatory considerations (e.g., Regulation FD, certification milestones)
• Prepare executives for interviews, keynotes, earnings cycles, and media engagements
• Direct media outreach strategy, build strong relationships with journalists, and oversee rapid, accurate response to press inquiries
• Guide the development of press materials including releases, statements, Q&As, and executive messaging
• Ensure BETA stays ahead of industry narratives by monitoring coverage, sentiment, and competitor activity
• Lead the development of commercial messaging, customer stories, sales collateral, product narratives, campaign content, and digital engagement
• Partner with Sales, Product, and Marketing to clearly articulate the value proposition for customers, partners, regulators, and markets
• Oversee digital channels and campaigns that strengthen brand positioning and generate awareness and engagement
• Work closely with Engineering, Product, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Government Affairs teams to accurately represent BETA’s progress
• Develop communication frameworks and processes that support efficiency, alignment, and rapid growth
• Serve as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams to ensure clarity and cohesion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees