Phoenix Tailings · 2 hours ago
Head of Communications
Burlington, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expPhoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. They are seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Head of Communications to own and scale their external voice, focusing on public relations to enhance visibility with key stakeholders in aerospace, defense, and government sectors.
Advanced MaterialsCleanTechIndustrialManufacturingMiningSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Own and execute Phoenix Tailings’ public relations strategy to significantly increase visibility with aerospace, defense, and government stakeholders
Secure earned media coverage across major national, business, and industry publications
Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets covering aerospace, defense, energy, manufacturing, and national security
Develop compelling narratives around Phoenix Tailings’ technology, mission, milestones, and impact
Position company leadership as trusted voices on critical metals, domestic manufacturing, and supply chain resilience
Lead communications around major announcements including facility launches, partnerships, government engagements, and funding milestones
Prepare executives for media interactions, interviews, and public-facing engagements
Manage external PR agencies or consultants as needed, with clear accountability for outcomes
Ensure messaging consistency across press, website, events, and external communications
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in communications or public relations, with a strong emphasis on earned media
Proven track record securing coverage in top-tier national or industry publications
Experience communicating with or targeting aerospace, defense, government, or industrial audiences
Strong ability to translate complex technical or industrial concepts into clear, compelling narratives
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
Experience working directly with executive teams in high-growth or mission-driven organizations
Comfort operating independently in a fast-moving startup environment
Exceptional project management skills, with experience managing complex, multidisciplinary initiatives
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
Preferred
Background in deep tech, industrials, energy, defense, or government relations strongly preferred
Benefits
Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.
Company
Phoenix Tailings
Phoenix Tailings is a metals-refining company that transforms mining waste (“tailings”) into usable rare earth and critical metals.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$104.24MKey Investors
ARPA-EEnvisioning PartnersMassVentures
2025-12-25Series B
2025-12-04Grant· $1.6M
2025-04-30Series B· $33M
Leadership Team
Nicholas Myers
CEO & Co-Founder
Anthony Balladon
Chief Commercial Officer & Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-30
2025-12-29
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