Maxar Technologies

Communications & Content Specialist

Maxar Technologies • $68K — $100K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, marketing or related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.
  • Proven professional writing and editing in public relations, corporate communications, journalism, or related fields, with supporting portfolio.
  • Ability to produce clear, audience-tailored copy across various formats, including media and executive content.
  • Strong understanding of complex technical subjects and ability to translate them into compelling narratives.
  • Attention to detail and a strong command of grammar and editorial standards.
  • Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines independently while adapting to changing priorities.
  • Strong collaboration skills and effective communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Write and edit various press-related materials including releases, pitches, and executive content.
  • Develop corporate narratives and proactive storylines aligned with business goals.
  • Translate complex topics into clear, customer-focused stories.
  • Create integrated content across digital channels, including blogs and advertising.
  • Maintain press kits and media lists while coordinating accurate review processes.
  • Analyze media coverage and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Support influencer and executive social media programs with timely content.

Benefits

  • Robust 401(k) with company match.
  • Mental health resources.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Adoption reimbursement and pet insurance.
  • Incentive eligibility based on individual and company performance.
Full Job Description
To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. Vantor is seeking a versatile writer and communications professional to shape clear, compelling stories about complex technical and market topics. This role will focus primarily on public relations and corporate communications writing, including media materials, executive content and proactive storytelling, while also supporting broader brand and marketing needs across digital and campaign channels. Working across Communications, Product Marketing, Creative, Digital, Campaigns and Go-to-Market teams, this person will strengthen Vantor's editorial voice, connect our capabilities to customer outcomes and move high-priority communications forward with urgency and sound judgmen Responsibilities • Write and edit press releases, media pitches, executive talking points, event talk tracks, briefing materials, award submissions and thought-leadership content. • Help develop corporate narratives, proactive storylines, executive positioning, media opportunities and editorial calendars aligned with business priorities. • Translate complex technical, product and market concepts into accessible, credible stories that demonstrate value and connect to customer outcomes. • Create integrated brand and marketing content, including blogs, newsletters, website copy, social posts, advertising copy and campaign materials. • Build and maintain press kits, media lists and reusable communications frameworks; coordinate reviews and approvals to keep work accurate and on schedule. • Monitor media coverage, maintain clip reporting and analyze communications performance to identify trends, insights and opportunities for improvement. • Support influencer, spokesperson and executive social-media programs with timely content, messaging guidance and editorial coordination. • Partner with PR, Product Marketing, Creative, Digital, Campaigns and Go-to-Market teams to deliver cohesive communications across channels. • Protect Vantor's editorial voice and content standards while working independently, managing competing priorities and proactively identifying opportunities. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, marketing or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Demonstrated professional writing and editing experience in public relations, corporate communications, journalism, copywriting or content marketing, supported by a portfolio or work samples. • Ability to produce clear, accurate and audience-appropriate copy across formats, including media materials, executive content, web content and social channels. • Ability to understand complex or technical subject matter, identify the strongest story and translate it into concise language tied to business or customer outcomes. • Strong command of grammar, structure, tone and editorial consistency, with careful attention to detail and factual accuracy. • Ability to manage multiple assignments, stakeholders, reviews and deadlines while working independently and responding quickly to changing priorities. • Strong collaboration and communication skills, including the judgment to incorporate feedback, ask effective questions and work with subject-matter experts and senior stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications • Experience developing press releases, pitches, briefing materials, talking points, award submissions or thought-leadership content in an agency or in-house communications environment. • Experience supporting executive communications, media relations, spokesperson programs or executive social-media channels. • Experience writing about technology, aerospace, geospatial intelligence, defense or another complex business-to-business industry. • Familiarity with AP style, editorial calendars, content-management workflows and structured review and approval processes. • Experience with media-monitoring, coverage-tracking or reporting tools and the ability to turn performance data into practical recommendations. • Working knowledge of integrated marketing campaigns and how PR, digital, social, creative and product marketing content reinforce one another. Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role. ● The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $62,000.00 - $83,000.00 - $91,300.00 annually. ● The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $68,000.00 - $91,000.00 - $100,100.00 annually. For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions. The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

About Maxar Technologies

Maxar Technologies is a space technology company that provides solutions for Earth observation, space infrastructure, and geospatial intelligence. The company was formed in 2017 through the merger of DigitalGlobe and MDA. Maxar is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado and has operations in Canada, Europe, and Asia. The company has a diverse customer base that includes government agencies, commercial companies, and non-profit organizations.
Learn more about Maxar Technologies
Size
4,400 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$303 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
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