External Communications Specialist | Communications

BETA Technologies•South Burlington, VT

10h•Onsite

About The Position

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture. We are seeking a sharp, versatile External Communications Specialist to help tell BETA's story at a defining moment. This role will draft the announcements, briefing materials, and messaging documents behind BETA's biggest moments, from new partnerships to flight test milestones to major industry events. You will work closely with our video, creative, and marketing teams to make sure BETA's words, visuals, and narratives move in lockstep. This is a role for a writer first and foremost, one who loves the craft, works fast without cutting corners, and wants their work to matter.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred (Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field)
3 to 5 years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or a closely related field
Exceptional writing and editing skills across formats, from announcements and briefing materials to messaging frameworks and executive social media content
Comfortable in rooms with senior executives and external partners, with strong instincts for listening, synthesizing, and asking the right questions
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight deadlines
A true team player and trusted partner — proactive, collaborative, and low-ego, with a track record of taking ownership, anticipating needs, and solving problems before they escalate
Willingness to travel for industry events, airshows and customer engagements (25%)

Nice To Haves

Background in aerospace, defense, aviation, energy, or advanced technology
Experience supporting spokesperson preparation, media training, or executive communications
Familiarity with eVTOL, AAM, or electric propulsion industry players
Experience at a high-growth or pre-certification aerospace or technology company
Desire to grow into a senior communications or media relations role as BETA's communications function scales

Responsibilities

Draft announcements, backgrounders, Q&As, and executive talking points for partnerships, commercial milestones, and company news
Build and maintain briefing books, message guides, and speaker prep materials for BETA's executives and spokespersons ahead of interviews, panels, and industry events
Own BETA's executive social and thought leadership program, working directly with leaders to capture their voice across LinkedIn and other channels
Own BETA's customer newsletter, from editorial planning to drafting to final delivery, keeping customers informed on the company's progress and key milestones
Support the strategy and communications plan for BETA's presence at major industry events, including messaging, announcement timing, executive preparation, and on-site collateral
Own and update BETA's core communications documents including company overviews, messaging frameworks, fast facts, executive biographies, and boilerplate
Develop launch narratives and positioning for new programs, products, and strategic initiatives, in partnership with the broader Communications team
Partner closely with the marketing, creative, and video teams to ensure BETA's external voice is consistent across press, brand, and customer-facing channels
Build deep cross-functional relationships across engineering, certification, business development, and defense to stay close to the work and surface stories worth telling