Senior Manager of Integrated Communications

Karman Space & Defense• US,

5d•$130,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Senior Manager of Integrated Communications to advance the company’s business priorities, market positioning, and growth objectives through strategic communications planning and execution. The role works closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to develop compelling narratives, coordinate engagement with internal and external audiences, and lead communications initiatives that support strategic goals. The position develops communications strategies and content, supports media relations and executive communications, and translates complex technologies, programs, and business initiatives into clear messages. It also coordinates planning and approvals with internal and external stakeholders, manages communications projects from planning through evaluation, and uses performance metrics and insights to improve communications effectiveness. The position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
Seven or more years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or integrated communications.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies aligned with business objectives.
Experience supporting business leaders and collaborating across functions.
Strong writing, editing, storytelling, project management, and prioritization skills.
Experience developing content across multiple communications channels.
Experience establishing communications metrics and evaluating program effectiveness.
Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with senior leaders.
U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or another complex technology-driven industry.
Experience supporting business-level communications within a large or growing organization.
Hands-on media relations experience, including news releases, media pitching, and reporter engagement.
Experience supporting executive communications and thought leadership initiatives.
Familiarity with media monitoring, communications measurement, and digital analytics tools.
Experience working with government customers, strategic partners, or complex stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute integrated communications strategies aligned with business objectives and internal and external communications priorities.
Partner with business and functional leaders to understand strategic initiatives and translate them into coordinated communications plans.
Identify opportunities to communicate company capabilities, business performance, customer partnerships, and strategic milestones.
Develop news releases, media materials, executive talking points, messaging platforms, and content for multiple communications channels.
Support media relations efforts, including story development, media outreach, reporter engagement, and strategic announcements.
Translate complex technologies, programs, and business initiatives into clear and compelling communications in partnership with subject matter experts and business leaders.
Coordinate communications planning, approvals, and execution with customers, partners, agencies, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
Manage integrated communications projects, calendars, announcement pipelines, and timelines from planning through execution and evaluation.
Monitor communications performance, establish meaningful metrics, and use insights to improve program effectiveness.
Identify opportunities to strengthen communications processes, collaboration, messaging consistency, and execution across channels.