Director of Marketing & Corporate Communications

BlackSky • Seattle, VA

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

BlackSky is seeking a strategic communications and marketing leader to define and execute its corporate brand, reputation and market-engagement strategy. Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing & Communications, the Director will lead a high-performing team that advances BlackSky’s position with key industry stakeholders and manages the company’s reputation. The role calls for a player/coach mindset, balancing engaging storytelling with brand discipline and contributing directly to BlackSky’s news and earned-media presence.

This hybrid position is based in Herndon, Virginia, or Seattle, Washington, and requires at least two days per week in the office. Occasional travel is expected to support BlackSky engagements globally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in corporate communications and/or B2B marketing.
• Exceptional writing, editing and executive presence.
• Proven crisis communications experience and sound judgment under pressure.
• Quick and enthusiastic learner who is resourceful and committed to finding solutions.
• Passion for the space industry and a natural grasp of technology and cultural megatrends shaping the world.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technology concepts in a simple and intuitive narrative.
• Exceptional attention to detail while managing multiple deadlines.
• Proven ability to work with and influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous defense or aerospace technology experience, internationally and within the U.S.
• Familiarity with the defense acquisition lifecycle and customer decision-making.
• Experience with account-based marketing, marketing automation and CRM platforms.
• Familiarity with U.S. media law, AP Style and journalistic principles for newsgathering and publication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own an integrated corporate communications and marketing strategy aligned with growth, capture and investor priorities.
• Define the company's brand architecture, positioning and messaging across defense, space and commercial segments.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the C-suite on messaging, reputation and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead executive visibility planning and execution, including speeches, keynotes, op-eds, panel preparation and thought leadership.
• Partner with Government Relations to support congressional, agency and allied-nation engagement.
• Support investor, analyst and industry association communications as applicable.
• Direct crisis communications planning and response.
• Manage external agency resources, including a PR-focused agency, and coordinate reviews, executive stakeholder meetings and media.
• Collaborate with leadership and internal subject matter experts to train and prepare spokespersons and create supporting campaign assets, including briefing documents, outward-facing briefing materials, news announcements, imagery and other creative visual assets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, and voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
• BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only medical, dental and vision premiums and contributes $100 per month for out-of-pocket expenses.
• 15 days of PTO, 11 company holidays, four floating holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more.
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs.
• Employer matching donations.
• Professional development.
• Choice of Mac or PC.
• Company swag.

What This Job Offers

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