Strategic Communications Manager

Job overview

The Strategic Communications Manager role is hybrid preferred in San Jose, CA. Compensation is $113,000–$135,000 per year. Antora Energy develops thermal batteries that provide heat and power for industry, data centers, and the grid, supporting its mission to deliver affordable, reliable energy. The manager shapes clear, audience-specific communications about Antora’s work for customers, communities, and policymakers. By producing content and materials, supporting policy and commercial priorities, and maintaining AI-assisted communications workflows and accurate source information, the role helps the company explain its technology and advance partnerships and strategic initiatives.

What you'll do

• Build and adapt decks, one-pagers, and other materials for different audiences and use cases
• produce and edit written content, talking points, posts, thought leadership, videos, and graphics
• support high-stakes events, partnerships, and strategic projects
• assist policy and commercial teams with community engagement, policy initiatives, and communications to utilities and grid operators
• execute announcements and executive communications, including launch plans, website updates, partner coordination, and speaker preparation
• run and expand AI-assisted communications workflows and maintain the source of truth for supporting facts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

strategic communications manager

corporate communications

energy technology

thermal batteries

content development

executive communications

policy communications

ai-assisted workflows

hybrid preferred

san jose ca

antora energy

$113k–$135k per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Equity compensation in the form of stock options
• premium health benefits with life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible paid time off and paid volunteer time off.

Why this role

Hybrid preferred in San Jose; role spans communications, commercial, and policy rather than being PR- or social-media-first; uses AI-assisted workflows to produce and manage communications.

About the employer

Antora Energy is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.