Director of Integrated Communications

Blue Origin • Space Coast, FL

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About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. As part of a small, passionate, and highly accomplished communications leadership team, this role will lead a team of internal and external communicators responsible for shaping how Blue Origin communicates with its employees, partners, customers, and broader stakeholders. This leader will set the strategy, direction, and operating model for integrated communications—ensuring alignment across external and internal communications, partnering with business unit leaders to develop an integrated communications strategy. The role blends strategic leadership, team management, and hands-on execution , and plays a critical role in connecting stakeholders to Blue Origin’s mission, business priorities, and progress. This position has direct impact on how Blue Origin scales—culturally and operationally—as the company advances safe, repeatable spaceflight and expands into new programs and markets. The role reports to the VP of Marketing and Communications .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in communications, including leadership roles overseeing teams and complex programs.
• Proven experience leading both internal and external communications or operating in highly integrated communications environments.
• Strong content strategy and content development expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to distill complex technical or operational topics into clear, compelling messages.
• Experience advising senior leaders and operating with high judgment in fast-moving, high-stakes environments.
• Ability to operate effectively under deadlines and in periods of rapid change.
• Proficiency with multimedia storytelling (graphics, video, photography).
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to move quickly using the best available information.
• High energy, strong ownership mindset, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Passion for the space industry and Blue Origin’s mission.

Nice To Haves

• Experience applying change management principles in complex or growing organizations.
• Demonstrated adaptability and comfort operating in ambiguous, evolving environments.
• External focus and understanding of industry dynamics, competitive landscape, and stakeholder expectations.
• Newsroom, agency, or corporate communications experience in aerospace, technology, energy, or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience building or scaling communications teams and operating models.

Responsibilities

• External Communications Leadership Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of integrated external communications in support of Blue Origin’s business priorities, major programs, and enterprise initiatives.
• Partner closely with program, business, and executive leadership to shape clear, credible narratives for external stakeholders including media, customers, partners, and industry influencers.
• Ensure proactive alignment between external communications, public announcements, and internal messaging so employees are informed, aligned, and equipped ahead of external moments.
• Provide strategic counsel on external positioning, reputational risk, and narrative tradeoffs in high-visibility or fast-moving situations.
• Integrated Narrative & Message Architecture Own the development of core narratives, messaging frameworks, and positioning that connect external storytelling with internal understanding and executive intent (in partnership with executive and enterprise communications leaders).
• Establish an integrated communications operating model that aligns internal, executive, and external communications around a single source of truth.
• Translate complex technical, operational, and business developments into cohesive stories that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure message discipline and consistency across channels, spokespeople, and audiences.
• Content, Channels & Campaigns Guide development of high-quality written, visual, and multimedia content that supports external storytelling while reinforcing internal alignment.
• Oversee editorial planning and content calendars that integrate external moments with internal communications channels.
• Ensure internal platforms and channels are leveraged to prepare employees for external communications and enable them to act as informed ambassadors.
• Measurement, Insight & Readiness Define, track, and report on KPIs across integrated communications efforts, including external reach, narrative pull-through, and internal engagement.
• Monitor external environment, industry trends, and emerging issues to inform communications strategy and proactive planning.
• Lead communications readiness for major milestones, launches, and announcements, including coordination across Business and Functional teams.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration Lead, develop, and manage a team of internal and external communicators, fostering strong collaboration, clarity of roles, and shared accountability.
• Partner closely with colleagues across Communications, Marketing, Creative, and Subject Matter Expert teams to deliver coordinated, high-impact communications.
• Work effectively with teams across Kent, West Texas, Cape Canaveral, Huntsville, and Washington, D.C., ensuring geographic and functional alignment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

What This Job Offers

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