Date Posted:
May 5, 2026
Position Title:
Director of Public Engagement and Communications
Office/Company:
Flyttr
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06079
Reports To:
Location:
Remote (TX)
Contact:
Salary:
$120,000–$170,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Director of Public Engagement and CommunicationsPublic Affairs & Community Engagement, Global Communications & Media Relations, Brand & Internal Communications10–15 years of progressive experience, with a heavy emphasis on public affairs, community engagement, and stakeholder management, supplemented by corporate communications or PR experience
Responsibilities:
• Stakeholder Relations: Take ownership of key stakeholder relationships globally, acting as the primary liaison with government agencies, NGOs, regulatory bodies, academic partners, and community leaders.
• Engagement Campaigns: Design, launch, and manage comprehensive public engagement campaigns tailored to diverse international markets to build transparency, education, and trust where Flyttr deploys its technologies and services.
• Public Affairs Management: Manage and direct public affairs initiatives, closely monitoring global policy trends, legislative environments, and public sentiment regarding biosecurity and biological control methods.
• Local Integration: Collaborate directly with our national and local commercial, scientific, and operational leaders to navigate complex regional dynamics and ensure our public engagement strategies are culturally relevant and impactful.
• Media Strategy: Develop and execute a proactive global communications and media strategy that aligns with Flyttr’s rapid growth and expanding international presence.
• Media Management: Serve as the primary media contact, cultivating relationships with top-tier science, technology, agriculture, and business journalists.
Qualifications:
• 10–15 years of progressive experience, with a heavy emphasis on public affairs, community engagement, and stakeholder management, supplemented by corporate communications or PR experience
• Background in biotechnology, biosecurity, global health (e.g., malaria, dengue), and/or agriculture is highly preferred
• Demonstrated experience designing engagement campaigns in the US and across international borders and navigating diverse cultural, political, and regulatory landscapes
• Ability to balance the dynamics, schedules, and requirements of a global business active in virtually every major time zone, as well as the ability to travel throughout the US and internationally
• Strong track record of building trust with critical stakeholders from the ground up and managing high-stakes public affairs portfolios
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, high emotional intelligence, and the agility to thrive in a fast-paced, exciting, and trust-centered environment
Instructions:
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Other:
At Flyttr, you will be at the forefront of global biosecurity efforts, working alongside a dynamic team of technologists, scientists, engineers, commercial teams, regulatory experts, and operational leaders.
