Blue Origin

Director of Executive Communications

Blue Origin$157K — $219K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in executive communications or related fields
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills for executive-level content
  • Experience supporting C-suite leaders in technical environments
  • Ability to simplify complex aerospace concepts into clear narratives
  • Strong strategic thinking and sound judgment
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement executive communications strategies alongside the CEO
  • Advise executives on communication style and audience engagement
  • Ensure cohesive messaging across all channels
  • Create high-quality speeches, presentations, and external communications
  • Coordinate content for company milestones and strategic initiatives
  • Shape employee communications to reinforce leadership voice and transparency
  • Manage executive preparation for public engagements and media appearances

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability
  • 401(k) plan with 5% company match
  • Stock options for employees working 20+ hours/week
  • Paid time off including up to four weeks annually and 14 holidays
  • Education support program for professional development
Full Job Description

Application close date:

09/23/2026

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

The Director of Executive Communications will serve as a strategic partner to Blue Origin’s executive leadership team, including the CEO, to develop and execute internal and external communications strategies that inspire employees, engage key stakeholders, and enhance the company’s reputation. This leader will craft compelling narratives, messages, and content that bring clarity, alignment, and impact to Blue Origin’s vision, priorities, and business initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned communicator with exceptional writing ability, executive presence, and experienceoperatingin highly technical, innovation-driven environments. They will proactivelyidentifyopportunities to elevate Blue Origin’s leadership voice across channels—from keynotes and town halls to media engagements, thought leadership, and employee communications.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Communications Strategy

  • Partner closely with the CEO and senior executives to define communication priorities, messaging platforms, and long-term narrative strategies.

  • Serve as a trusted counselor and thought partner to executive leaders on communication style, tone, and engagement approaches.

  • Ensure alignment and consistency of messaging across internal and external channels.

Content Development

  • Own the development of high-quality speeches, remarks, scripts, presentations, talking points, op-eds, and other executive-level communications.

  • Lead creation of content for major milestones, company announcements, industry events, and strategic initiatives.

  • Translate complex technical information into clear, compelling messaging for various audiences.

Internal Communications

  • Shape the voice of leadership in employee communications, including town halls, internal videos, organizational updates, and culture messaging.

  • Collaborate with HR, leadership, and comms partners to drive clarity and transparency around priorities, goals, and change initiatives.

External Communications

  • Partner with Government Relations, Media Relations, and Marketing to support external executive engagements, interviews, and thought leadership opportunities.

  • Help prepare executives for media appearances, conferences, and high-stakes public events through briefing materials, coaching, and message development.

  • Identifyand manage opportunities to amplify Blue Origin’s leadership voice across industry platforms.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Build strong relationships with leaders across business units, engineering, operations, and strategic functions to ensure communications reflect company priorities.

  • Partner with design, brand, and multimedia teams to develop compelling visual and storytelling assets.

  • Maintain a close understanding of key programs, milestones, and narratives across the enterprise.

Issues & Reputation Management

  • Support executive messaging during sensitive, high-visibility moments and issues management scenarios.

  • Ensure fast,accurate, and strategic communication support in time-critical situations

Qualifications:

Required:

  • 15+ years of experience in executive communications, corporate communications, public affairs, or related fields.

  • Exceptional writing, storytelling, and editing skills with a proven ability to craft persuasive, crisp, executive-level content.

  • Experience supporting C-suite or senior leaders in a complex, high-growth, or technical environment.

  • Ability to translate technical and aerospace concepts into accessible narratives for varied audiences.

  • Strong strategic thinking, discretion, and sound judgment.

  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.

Preferred:

  • Experience within aerospace, technology, engineering, or advanced manufacturing industries preferred but notrequired.

  • Background in issues management, media relations, or public affairs.

  • Familiarity working in a high-intensity, mission-driven organization.

Traits for Success:

  • Exceptional emotional intelligence and ability to build trust with senior leaders.

  • Comfortoperatingunder pressure with high visibility and sensitive subject matter.

  • Creative storytelling mindset paired with disciplined execution.

  • Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.


Base Pay Range for:

VA applicants is $157,059.00 - $219,882.60

Other site ranges may differ


Benefits

  • Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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Size
3,000 employees
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Founded
2000

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