Internal Communications Manager

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

5h•$165,000 - $240,000•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. RESPONSIBILITIES: Advise senior executives on communications gaps and opportunities; turn them into plans that keep employees informed, aligned, and engaged Lead change communications for company-wide and cross-division initiatives so employees understand what is changing, why, and what it means for their work Build a connected, unified culture across divisions, locations, and newly joined teams Develop and lead internal leadership speaking programs (live, filmed, and other formats) Set communications strategy and standards so teams use the right tools and channels to reach their audience Own and scale the company intranet for diverse organizations; establish style guides, templates, and practices that raise quality Manage internal communications in crises Shape key internal announcements and narratives Use AI to scale communications, improve quality, and increase impact Ensure internal and external messages are consistent Define how we measure communications and change efforts, and adjust accordingly

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of professional experience in business/organizational communications
Available to travel to SpaceX locations as needed (<10%)
Ability to share writing samples and examples of previous internal communications campaigns, events, or leadership content
Based on-site in Hawthorne, CA or the Bay Area, CA. Remote or hybrid work will not be considered
Must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Experience in internal communications
10+ years of experience in communications or public relations
Experience supporting change management
Practical experience using AI tools to draft, produce, personalize, or scale communications
Experience building employee communications or engagement across multiple business units or locations
Impeccable writing skills
Ability to quickly grasp and synthesize complex issues
Established skills in strategic and critical thinking, decision-making, negotiation, and relationship-building
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive under deadline pressure while executing multiple projects simultaneously
Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic, results-oriented team environment
Expert self-starter with extreme ownership; identifies what needs to be done and drives it to completion with little direction

Responsibilities

Advise senior executives on communications gaps and opportunities; turn them into plans that keep employees informed, aligned, and engaged
Lead change communications for company-wide and cross-division initiatives so employees understand what is changing, why, and what it means for their work
Build a connected, unified culture across divisions, locations, and newly joined teams
Develop and lead internal leadership speaking programs (live, filmed, and other formats)
Set communications strategy and standards so teams use the right tools and channels to reach their audience
Own and scale the company intranet for diverse organizations; establish style guides, templates, and practices that raise quality
Manage internal communications in crises
Shape key internal announcements and narratives
Use AI to scale communications, improve quality, and increase impact
Ensure internal and external messages are consistent
Define how we measure communications and change efforts, and adjust accordingly