Communications Lead (Hawthorne)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Hawthorne, CA, office – supporting outreach efforts for both the Hawthorne and Vandenberg sites – with the possibility of travelling in support of other SpaceX facilities or other events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of experience in communications, events, or content development

Nice To Haves

Experience in communications, events, or content development in a highly technical environment
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
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
Must be highly organized, detail oriented and possess a proven ability to thrive under deadline pressure and to execute on a number of projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

Provide tactical public relations support, including logistical planning and execution, and maintain successful relationships with a portfolio of key community partners and stakeholders
Develop communication strategies that will generate public excitement about SpaceX’s mission of space exploration and its positive impact on surrounding communities
Support SpaceX executives and other company leaders during speaking engagements and other events through communications training and preparation of presentations and other assets as needed
Work cross-functionality with internal stakeholders to support key initiatives
Develop and implement effective communication programs in response to strategic priorities and crisis situations