Communications Manager

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

24d•$89,000 - $133,000

About The Position

The Communications Manager will help shape and execute communications strategies that strengthen Relativity Space’s reputation, engage key audiences, and communicate its mission, technology, and progress. As the company approaches Terran R’s first launch, the role will support communications during a pivotal period in the company’s history. This is a generalist role involving a variety of communications work, from drafting press statements and attending engineering reviews to producing the weekly internal newsletter. The manager will collaborate across the company, including with hardware and software engineering, manufacturing, Legal, and People teams, translating the company’s work into clear stories for internal and external audiences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, journalism, or a related discipline.
Bias for action and comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities can shift quickly.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive or confidential information.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with technical experts, cross-functional teams, and journalists.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hardware- and/or software-driven technical organizations.
Experience in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or defense.
Experience supporting a company through major public milestones.
Experience with event planning and/or project management, particularly in fast-moving, cross-functional environments.
Basic photo or video editing skills for content and social media use.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute communications plans for major milestones such as test campaigns, launches, and partnerships, including real-time social posting, webcast support, media management, and crisis or anomaly rapid-response communications.
Write and edit press releases, talking points, blog and social content, and FAQs.
Lead media relations by drafting statements, preparing spokespeople, and managing press inquiries and relationships.
Partner with technical teams to translate complex engineering work into clear, compelling narratives for internal and external audiences.
Track, analyze, and report on communications effectiveness to refine strategy, and maintain brand and editorial consistency across deliverables.
Project manage an editorial calendar and manage the speaking engagement calendar.
Draft awards submissions to raise the company’s profile.
Draft recurring internal content, including a weekly internal newsletter and digital signage.
Support community engagement, educational outreach, and STEM-related initiatives.