PR & Events Manager

Fleetzero•Houston, TX

About The Position

Leviathan™ battery systems are on vessels. Autonomous programs are underway. A $43M Series A is public. The story is real and the timing is right. This role owns Fleetzero's earned media program and event execution: building journalist and creator relationships across maritime trade press, defense publications, VC media, and mainstream business outlets - pitching the right angle to the right reporter, then executing at industry events with operational precision. This is not a press-release-writing job. If you can name the journalist, the angle, and the outlet for a placement you drove in the last twelve months - this is your role.

Requirements

3+ years of PR, communications, or events experience, preferably in B2B, industrial, defense, or technology sectors.
Bachelor's degree in marketing, journalism, business management or related field.
An established network of maritime, defense, or energy journalists and editors is a significant advantage.
Proven track record of securing earned media placements
Exceptional project management skills
Strong written communication skills. Tight, clean prose.
Willingness to travel to domestic and international events on short notice.

Nice To Haves

Existing relationships with reporters, creators, and podcasters.
PR or Ad Agency experience.
A strong portfolio of proven work.
Examples of innovative activations you have led which led to positive business outcomes.
You thrive in a fast-paced startup, ever-fluid environment.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.