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Director, Public Relations, will manage and execute the company's public relations strategy, securing regular coverage across broadcast, print and trade publications, including Tier 1 placement for executive leadership. The right candidate is proactive and innovative, with relevant media relations experience and relationships.
Responsibilities- Build and execute the annual PR plan, collaborating with communications leads across the company to develop and execute strategic approaches that support investor, program and business objectives.
- Maintain situational awareness on industry news through ongoing media monitoring and flag activities, issues and trends.
- Maintain and build new relationships with reporters and journalists.
- Own relationships and proactively pitch with top-tier, trade, defense and space reporters, and build relevant preparation documents for every opportunity.
- Turn launches, contracts, acquisitions and mission milestones into stories that earn coverage.
- Manage inbound media requests with speed and judgment
- Partner with Investor Relations, Government Relations, Business Development, Events, Social and Creative so earned, owned and paid channels work together.
- Report coverage, share of voice, sentiment and message pull-through to the EVP and senior leadership each quarter.
Required- 10+ years in public relations or corporate communications, including 4+ years leading a team.
- A track record of earning coverage in top-tier national, business and trade media.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, space, government technology or another regulated, technical industry.
- Proven spokesperson preparation and crisis communications experience, with real incidents behind it.
- Working knowledge of public company disclosure rules, including Regulation FD, and how to work with Legal and Investor Relations.
- Writing that is punchy, declarative and free of jargon.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Preferred- Experience supporting an IPO, a newly public company or major M&A communications.
- Familiarity with export control, ITAR and customer approval requirements on public statements.
- Relationships with defense, space and business reporters.
- Experience managing agencies and a PR budget.
- Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance, if required for the position.
The good faith base salary rangefor this role is $200,000-$250,000at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.
Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.
- Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
- Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
- Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
- Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
- The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment
California pay range
$200,000-$250,000 USD
