Communications Manager

Armilar Venture Partners is a leading venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies with high technology content with the potential to create global impact. With 25 years of experience, we take a hands-on approach to supporting our portfolio companies while strengthening our brand through thought leadership, community engagement, and strategic communications.

We are seeking a Communications Manager to join our Lisbon office and take ownership of our communications strategy, brand presence, and key stakeholder engagement efforts. This role requires a proactive, organized, and strategic professional who thrives in dynamic environments, particularly within the startup and venture capital ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

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Events Management

• Plan and execute Armilar’s proprietary events, including our annual Investor Day, the Sphaera community Get-together, webinars, and other sponsored events.
• Organize additional networking initiatives such as co-sponsored events, breakfasts, and thought leadership forums to strengthen the Armilar brand.
• Oversee Armilar’s presence at external events, ensuring strategic participation, agenda tracking, attendee assignments, and budget management.

Content & Thought Leadership

• Develop a structured content strategy to enhance Armilar’s position as a thought leader in the venture capital ecosystem.
• Work closely with the investment team to create insightful content including articles, reports, case studies, and whitepapers.
• Ensure the consistency of Armilar’s brand voice across all communication materials.

Social Media & PR

• Oversee and optimize the work of our external PR agency, ensuring high-quality execution of media strategies.
• Increase Armilar’s visibility, through targeted PR campaigns and social media initiatives.
• Manage and curate content across LinkedIn, Twitter, and other relevant platforms to engage with the startup and investor communities.

Sphaera Community Engagement

• Actively promote and foster engagement within Sphaera, our exclusive community of startup founders.
• Develop initiatives to encourage knowledge-sharing and collaboration among members.
• Ensure Sphaera remains a valuable platform for the community through curated content and structured interactions.

Operational & Budget Management

• Own the communications budget, tracking and optimizing expenses related to events, sponsorships, PR, and social media.
• Define internal processes to ensure structured and efficient planning, execution, and measurement of all communication activities.
• Assign tasks to the internal team when necessary, ensuring seamless collaboration across initiatives.

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Ideal Profile & Qualifications:

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• 2+ years of experience in the startup ecosystem, preferably in a venture capital (VC), corporate venture capital (CVC), incubator/accelerator, or media agency environment.
• Strong background in communications, marketing, or related fields.
• Exceptional English proficiency—spoken and written (flawless communication skills required).
• Deep understanding of branding, PR, and digital marketing strategies.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects while maintaining a strategic, high-level perspective.
• Strong cultural alignment with Armilar’s values, positioning, and voice.
• Experience managing external agencies, event logistics, and community engagement is a plus.

Why Join Us?‍

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At Armilar, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our brand, voice, and presence within the venture capital and startup ecosystems. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a team of experienced investors, collaborate with high-growth startups, and contribute to a thriving innovation community. If you are a strategic communicator with a passion for technology, startups, and venture capital, we’d love to hear from you!