Communications Lead

SpaceX • Pecan Island, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a talented, self-driven Communications Lead to coordinate communications and outreach in the communities where SpaceX operates. The role works cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to support key initiatives and develops communication strategies that build public excitement about artificial intelligence and SpaceX and its affiliates’ positive impact in the community.

The successful candidate is passionate about SpaceX’s mission, thinks strategically, communicates naturally in writing and verbally, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The position is based onsite at SpaceX’s Starbase site in Louisiana, identified elsewhere in the posting as Pecan Island, Louisiana. Travel may be required to support other SpaceX facilities or events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in communications, events, or content development.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite full-time in Pecan Island, Louisiana; hybrid and remote work are not considered.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Must meet applicable U.S. Government export-control requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in communications, events, or content development in a highly technical environment.
• Exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to quickly understand and synthesize complex issues.
• Deep understanding of social media strategies and tactics.
• Impeccable writing skills and the ability to communicate information to multiple audiences.
• Experience succeeding in a fast-paced, dynamic, results-oriented team environment.
• Strategic and critical thinking, decision-making, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to work under deadline pressure and execute several projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide tactical public relations support, including logistical planning and execution, and maintain relationships with key community partners and stakeholders.
• Develop communication strategies that generate public excitement about SpaceX and its affiliates’ mission and positive impact on surrounding communities.
• Support SpaceX executives and other company leaders at speaking engagements and events through communications training and preparation of presentations and other assets.
• Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to support key initiatives.
• Develop and implement communication programs in response to strategic priorities and crisis situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level