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Fleetzero

PR & Events Manager at Fleetzero (Houston, TX)

Fleetzero· Houston, TX· $75k–$120k·

Role details

Salary
$75k–$120k
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

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.

What We're Looking For

  • 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.

Bonus Points

  • 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.

Why work at Fleetzero

  • Mission‑driven: Join a team tackling one of the hardest climate challenges – decarbonizing global shipping. The work involves high‑voltage systems, cutting‑edge battery technology, and autonomous robotics.
  • Expert team: Work alongside US Navy veterans, seafarers, and seasoned engineers in a hands‑on environment. The culture is described as demanding but rewarding: “The mission is difficult. The hours are long. The work demands skill, discipline, and resolve.”
  • Location: Based in Houston, TX. Likely on‑site due to manufacturing and testing.
  • Growth trajectory: Early employee at a well‑funded startup with major backers (Maersk, Breakthrough Energy) and clear commercial milestones already achieved.
  • Notable perks: Not explicitly listed, but the company emphasizes “white‑glove service with calloused hands” – a blend of high‑engineering and practical maritime experience.

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