--- title: 'Marketing & Communication - Internship (6 months) at Alta Ares' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/marketing-communication-internship-6-months-alta-ares-paris-wj9fn81mt1ty' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-10' --- # Marketing & Communication - Internship (6 months) at Alta Ares - **Company:** Alta Ares - **Location:** Paris, France - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-11-05 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-10 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/alta-ares/2bf8122d-2158-4523-82fb-c154908faead ## Job description ## About Alta Ares Alta Ares is an air defense Neoprime. We build AI-guided interceptors to counter drones and cruise missiles, along with the software platform that powers them. Our customers are NATO-aligned militaries and defense institutions, and our systems are regularly deployed during live exercises and operational demonstrations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Founded in 2024, we have grown to 90 people, raised over $60M, and increased revenue 40× this year. We are now entering a new phase of international expansion, industrial scaling, fundraising, and product development. ## Role & Mission As a Marketing & Communications Intern, you will support the development and execution of Alta Ares' marketing and communications activities. Working closely with the Sales, Engineering and leadership teams, you will help strengthen our brand presence, create engaging content, support our participation in major defense events, and communicate our technology, products and company milestones to relevant audiences. ## Your Responsibilities Content & Social Media - Support the creation and publication of content across LinkedIn and other relevant communication channels. - Draft and coordinate social media posts, company news, product updates and team highlights. - Help produce articles, presentations, brochures, case studies and other marketing materials. - Support the creation of visual content, including graphics, photos and videos. - Maintain an editorial calendar and ensure consistent brand messaging. - Coordinate with Engineering and Product teams to translate technical topics into clear and engaging content. Brand & Corporate Communications - Help maintain Alta Ares' brand identity, tone of voice and visual consistency. - Support the preparation of corporate presentations, company profiles and communication materials. - Contribute to internal and external communications around company milestones, product developments and key announcements. - Support the preparation of leadership communications, interviews and LinkedIn content. - Monitor relevant industry news, competitors and trends across defence, AI and deeptech. Events & Exhibitions - Support the preparation and coordination of Alta Ares' participation in defense exhibitions and industry events. - Help prepare event materials, presentations, brochures and booth content. - Coordinate logistics and communication with event organisers, suppliers and internal stakeholders. - Support on-site activities and capture content during exhibitions, demonstrations and company events. - Assist with post-event communications, recaps and follow-up materials. Marketing & Sales Support - Support the creation and update of sales enablement materials, including product sheets, presentations and company credentials. - Help prepare targeted communication campaigns for relevant defense and institutional audiences. - Assist with newsletters, email campaigns and other marketing initiatives. - Support the organisation and management of marketing materials and contact databases. - Track basic marketing performance indicators, including social media engagement, content reach and event visibility. Candidate Profile - Currently pursuing or recently graduated from a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Journalism or a related field. - First experience in marketing, communications, content creation or event coordination is a plus. - Strong interest in technology, AI, defense, aerospace, or deeptech. - Previous experience in a startup or fast-paced environment is an advantage. ## Skills & Qualities - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French & English. - Strong writing and storytelling abilities, with an eye for detail. - Comfortable creating content for LinkedIn and other digital channels. - Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint and social media management platforms is a plus. - Basic understanding of digital marketing and social media analytics. - Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities. - Creative, curious and eager to learn. - Comfortable working with technical teams and translating complex subjects into accessible content. - High discretion and awareness of the sensitivity of the defense sector. ## About Alta Ares ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Alta Ares builds an autonomous AI stack for next-generation air defense, ISTAR, and mission management, delivering counter-drone systems and edge intelligence to allied militaries. - **Entity Type**: Private (raised pre-seed and seed rounds; most recent €50M funding announced June 2026) - **Headquarters**: Paris, France (strategic offices in Toulouse, Kyiv, Abu Dhabi, New York, Athens, Munich, and London) - **Founded**: 2024 - **Founders**: Hadrien C. (CEO), Alain H. (Co-Founder), Stanislas W. (Co-Founder & COO) – per LinkedIn executive data ## Core Business - **Industry**: Defense and Space Manufacturing; AI-powered autonomous systems - **Target Customers**: Allied governments and armed forces (B2B/B2G) - **Mission**: “The next decade of allied security will be decided by who controls the autonomous systems above the battlefield. Alta Ares was founded to help ensure that the technologies shaping the future of defense are developed by allies, for allies, and fielded where they can make the greatest difference.” [altaares.com](https://www.altaares.com/) ## Products & Services - **Black Bird**: Short- to mid-range multirotor autonomous interceptor for counter-drone swarms, with AI terminal guidance under jamming. - **X-LOCK**: Mid- to long-range turbojet-powered fixed-wing effector for high-speed interception of drones and glide bombs; optional strike configuration. - **Cyclops**: Sensor intelligence, mission planning, and flight monitoring system for UAVs – connects radars, classifies tracks, predicts trajectories. - **Gamma ISTAR**: Real-time video intelligence on the edge for Intelligence Surveillance Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions. Includes Gamma Core (software deployable on any infrastructure) and Gamma Box (tactical rugged hardware node). Integrated with Gamma Ulixes MLOps platform for continuous model retraining. - **Pixel Lock**: Software system for detecting, tracking, and guiding interceptors toward moving aerial targets. Acts as visual aid for pilots and as automatic guidance in GNSS-denied environments. - **Mission Management Layer**: Unified platform combining air defense effectors, ISTAR products, and mission management software for autonomous operations. [altaares.com](https://www.altaares.com/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total known funding ≈ €50M+ (includes a reported June 2026 round led by top-tier AI and defense investors) [altaares.com](https://www.altaares.com/); earlier pre-seed ($2.2M) and seed ($2.0M) rounds confirmed on LinkedIn [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alta-ares) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Airbus Defence and Space (signed MoU to co-develop European counter-drone solutions, June 2026); Expansion Ventures (led pre-seed). Other investors not yet named publicly. - **Growth Signals**: - Completed live Arctic trials of Black Bird interceptor with Estonian Defence Forces (Feb 2026) - Expanding to Munich and London in 2026 - Rapid hiring: 19+ active job postings (LinkedIn), 12 listed on Built In - LinkedIn followers: 11,265 (+15.8% monthly growth) - Team: ~43 employees (LinkedIn) to 62 (Built In), with strong technical talent from defense and aerospace (Armée de Terre, Safran AI, Loft Orbital) [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/alta-ares) | [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alta-ares) ## Competitive Advantages - **Sovereign European stack**: Entire AI and hardware chain developed by European allies, ensuring security and compliance for NATO and allied customers. - **GNSS-denied operations**: All systems designed to function under jamming and contested environments. - **Rapid field deployment**: Systems can be deployed by small teams in the field, reducing logistics footprint. - **Full-stack integration**: One platform combining effectors, ISR, and mission management with edge AI and continuous MLOps. ## Strategic Focus - Scale manufacturing and deployment of Black Bird, X-LOCK, and Gamma products to meet growing demand from allied nations. - Deepen integration partnership with Airbus Defence and Space for European counter-drone solutions. - Expand international presence (Munich, London offices in 2026) and grow sales in Baltic, Indo-Pacific, and Middle Eastern markets. - Continue investment in AI terminal guidance, sensor fusion, and sovereign MLOps (Gamma Ulixes). ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven**: Directly contribute to European and allied defense autonomy in a critical domain. - **Cutting-edge tech**: Work on AI, computer vision, autonomous flight, edge computing, and defense-grade hardware. - **Rapid growth**: Company raised €50M in 2026, tripling headcount timeline; many open engineering and operations roles. - **Culture**: Described as a “deeptech startup” with a hybrid workspace (combination of remote and on-site); main offices in Paris and Toulouse, plus international hubs. - **Perks**: Not detailed publicly, but typical for defense tech includes competitive compensation, equity, and mission-critical work. Engineering culture emphasized in job postings. - **Ideal for**: Engineers (embedded, robotics, GNC, data, ML), test pilots, production managers, defense sales, compliance, and talent acquisition specialists. ## Sources 1. [altaares.com](https://www.altaares.com/) 2. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/alta-ares) 3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alta-ares) 4. [jobs.workable.com](https://jobs.workable.com/company/dTjqj5nvsJLNhfSDY12XbG/jobs-at-alta-ares) 5. 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