Communications Manager at SpaceX

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

SpaceX is seeking a talented, self-driven individual for a position as a Communications Lead. As a key member of the team, the Communications Lead will coordinate communications and outreach with the communities in which SpaceX operates, work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to support key initiatives, and develop communication strategies that get the public excited about space exploration and support SpaceX’s position as a positive impact in the community. The successful candidate is passionate about our mission, a strategic thinker with a can-do attitude, and a natural verbal and written communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where no problem is too great and no detail too small.

This position will work out of SpaceX’s Cape Canaveral, FL office with the possibility of travelling in support of other SpaceX facilities or other events.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop communication strategies that will generate public excitement about SpaceX’s mission and its positive impact on surrounding communities

Provide tactical public relations support, including logistical planning , event execution, and coordination with key stakeholders

Support SpaceX executives and other company leaders during speaking engagements and other community events

Collaborate across SpaceX teams, provide strategic input and deliver clear guidance to support strategic priorities

Collect and analyze data and use those results to most effectively engage our audiences

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree

8+ years of experience in communications, events, community outreach and/or content development

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience in communications, events, or content development in a highly technical environment

12+ years of experience in communications, events, community outreach and/or content development

Exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to quickly grasp and synthesize complex issues

Deep understanding of social media strategies and tactics

Impeccable writing skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate information to multiple audiences

Background or hands-on experience in photography or videography, with skills in visual storytelling, content capture, and basic editing to enhance multimedia communications and event coverage

Successful experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic, results-oriented team environment

Established skills in strategic and critical thinking, decision-making, negotiation, and relationship-building

Highly organized, detail oriented and possess a proven ability to thrive under deadline pressure and to execute on a number of projects simultaneously

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to be onsite and travel to other SpaceX locations

This role is 100% onsite at our Cape Canaveral, FL office and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

Communications Manager

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