Wandercraft · 1 month ago
Global Senior Communications Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expWandercraft is a pioneering company in intelligent robotics, recognized for its innovative products that assist individuals with disabilities. They are seeking a Global Senior Communications Manager to lead the company's communications strategy across healthcare and industrial robotics, ensuring impactful messaging and community engagement.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMedical DeviceRobotics
Responsibilities
Partner with internal stakeholders to develop and own the global communications strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, product launches, and clinical and regulatory milestones for both healthcare and industrial robotics
Craft and maintain consistent, compelling messaging and narratives for all Wandercraft products and corporate initiatives
Lead and execute public relations activities, including drafting press releases and social media copy across all key channels, executive communications, and creative directing social media videos ensuring Wandercraft’s voice is clear and influential in the industry
Effectively manage crisis communications, providing timely and effective responses to protect and enhance the company’s reputation
Direct the Content & Social Media Manager based in Paris create, curate, and distribute engaging content across digitial, video, and social media channels
Collaborate with product marketing, design, product, and clinical teams to ensure all communications are accurate, impactful, and aligned with regulatory requirements
Develop thought leadership programs and executive visibility initiatives to position Wandercraft as a leader in robotics and mobility innovation
Actively monitor proactive opportunities in the space, submit for awards, and manage public appearances from selection to logistics
Build and nurture relationships with industry influencers, patient advocates, and healthcare professionals to amplify Wandercraft’s mission and foster trust
Collaborate with patients, companions, and users to gather authentic stories and feedback, ensuring their voices are represented in communications
Exercise your creativity and partner mindset to spot opportunities for content with our community and execute with speed
Monitor and guide communications activities across all funnel stages—from awareness and engagement to consideration and loyalty—ensuring consistent, impactful messaging for patients, customers, and healthcare stakeholders
Build awareness to drive patient traffic to our Atalante X customers, including Walk in New York and forthcoming Wandercraft walk centers
Leverage communications channels to support the creation of a strong pipeline of leads for the Eve, our personal exoskeleton, set to hit the market as early as 2026
Directly respond to inquiries and foster conversations on social media and in direct messages (DMs), maintaining an open dialogue with patients, customers, and influencers and managing Wandercraft’s public presence with care and professionalism
Represent Wandercraft at key industry conferences and local patient events to build relationships, showcase innovations, and deepen engagement with audiences across healthcare and industrial (travel ~25%)
Travel to Paris to engage with broader global marketing team approximately 4x per year
Monitor and analyze communications performance metrics, using data to continuously improve strategies and tactics
Partner with marketing strategy & ops to create a regular cadence of reporting and growth across key channels, including monitoring for sentiment and share of voice
Stay ahead of industry trends (if not inventing new ones!) and competitor activity, identifying new opportunities for Wandercraft to lead and innovate in content and communications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in communications, public relations, or related field preferred
7+ years' experience in communications, public relations, or marketing, preferably in technology, healthcare, or robotics
Proven track record of developing and executing successful global communications strategies and campaigns
Experience in (and a love of) building from zero within high-growth startups
Fiercely creative with an eye for detail and delivering exceptional digital and IRL experiences
Proactive and opportunistic, ready to quickly jump into the opportunities as they present themselves and execute with excellence and speed
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment; startup experience is a plus
Strong leadership skills, with experience remotely managing and developing direct reports: expert
Proactivity: autonomous
Expertise in media relations, influencer relationship management, crisis and executive communications: expert
Excellent written and verbal communication skills: expert
Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA, CE Mark) and global compliance considerations: basic knowledge
Fluency in English: trainer
Preferred
Proficiency in French is a plus
Benefits
Be at the forefront of life-changing robotics technology
Work with a passionate, international team
Travel to our Paris office at least 3 times per year
Significant autonomy to make a tangible impact on people’s lives from day one
Company
Wandercraft
Wandercraft develops autonomous walking exoskeletons designed to restore upright mobility to individuals with walking impairments.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$170.59MKey Investors
Renault GroupEuropean Investment BankInnovation Capital
2025-06-06Series D· $75M
2024-06-06Debt Financing
2024-04-04Debt Financing· $27.09M
Leadership Team
Matthieu Masselin
CEO Wandercraft Inc
Jean-Louis Constanza
Co-founder, EVP Development
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