5+ years in communications, events, or content development.
Experience in a technical field preferred.
Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills.
Strong writing skills with diverse audience adaptability.
Established strategic thinking and negotiation skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Responsibilities
Provide public relations support and manage community relationships.
Develop strategies to generate public excitement for SpaceX's mission.
Support executive communication during speaking engagements.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on key initiatives.
Create and implement communication programs for strategic priorities.
Benefits
Opportunity to work at a leading aerospace company.
Engagement in impactful community outreach.
Dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
Enhancement of public relations and strategic communication skills.
Full Job Description
COMMUNICATIONS LEAD
SpaceX is seeking a talented, self-driven individual for a position as a Communications Lead. As a key member of the team, the Communications Lead will coordinate communications and outreach with the communities in which SpaceX operates, work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to support key initiatives, and develop communication strategies that get the public excited about how artificial intelligence will help and support SpaceX and its affiliates' position as a positive impact in the community.
A successful candidate is passionate about our mission, a strategic thinker with a can-do attitude, and a natural verbal and written communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where no problem is too great and no detail too small.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide tactical public relations support, including logistical planning and execution, and maintain successful relationships with a portfolio of key community partners and stakeholders.
Develop communication strategies that will generate public excitement about SpaceX and its affiliates' mission and its positive impact on surrounding communities.
Support SpaceX executives and other company leaders during speaking engagements and other events through communications training and preparation of presentations and other assets as needed.
Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to support key initiatives.
Develop and implement effective communication programs in response to strategic priorities and crisis situations.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree.
5+ years of experience in communications, events, or content development.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience in communications, events, or content development in a highly technical environment.
Exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to quickly grasp and synthesize complex issues.
Deep understanding of social media strategies and tactics.
Impeccable writing skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate information to multiple audiences.
Successful experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic, results-oriented team environment.
Established skills in strategic and critical thinking, decision-making, negotiation, and relationship-building.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a proven ability to thrive under deadline pressure and to execute on several projects simultaneously.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
This position is based in Memphis, TN, and requires being onsite full-time - hybrid and remote work will not be considered.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant 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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
About SpaceX
SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
