Relativity Space

Senior Communications Manager

Relativity Space$128K — $176K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, business, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in editorial, corporate communications, content strategy, or related roles.
  • Proven ability to draft or ghostwrite executive communications for senior leaders.
  • Strong editorial judgment, able to simplify complex technical data without losing accuracy.
  • Experience in communicating during organizational change or sensitive situations.
  • Highly organized and self-directed, able to prioritize effectively in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

  • Own and enhance Relativity's editorial strategy for diverse communications.
  • Draft and manage high-level executive communications and organizational announcements.
  • Develop and maintain a unified editorial calendar for internal and external messaging.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to highlight Relativity's innovations and culture.
  • Support change management through structured communication protocols.
  • Handle real-time issues and crisis communications with sound judgment.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity options.
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
  • Parental leave policy.
  • Annual learning and development stipend.
Full Job Description
About the Team:

The Brand & Communications team drives all aspects of brand identity, media relations, digital media, and content strategy, focusing on both external impact and internal alignment. Our mission is to position the company as a trusted industry leader and household name, shaping the narrative around our bold vision and groundbreaking milestones. By crafting compelling stories and innovative campaigns, we energize and inspire stakeholders, fueling momentum that drives Relativity's mission forward.

About the Role:

This role owns the editorial and content engine for Relativity Space, developing high-impact communications strategy and deliverables that serve both external audiences and employees across the company. As a member of the Communications & Brand team, you'll partner closely with cross-functional leaders to translate complex technical, programmatic, and organizational updates into clear, compelling narratives, whether that's a Terran R milestone announcement, an executive All Hands message, or a critical change communication. The ideal candidate is a highly adaptable communications generalist with strong editorial instincts, executive presence, and the ability to shift seamlessly between proactive storytelling and real-time, high-stakes communications.

As the Senior Communications Manager, you'll:
  • Own and evolve Relativity's editorial strategy, developing content that supports key business priorities across external channels and internal communications. This includes translating complex technical, product, and organizational updates into clear, engaging narratives for diverse audiences of engineers, operators, executives, investors, and external stakeholders.
  • Draft and manage executive communications, including All Hands content, leadership updates, organizational announcements, and sensitive or time-critical messaging.
  • Build and maintain a unified editorial calendar spanning internal channels (Slack, intranet, newsletters, video updates) and external platforms (website, social, speaking content), ensuring consistency across internal and external touchpoints.
  • Partner with subject matter experts across engineering, manufacturing, operations, HR, and leadership to surface stories that reflect Relativity's innovation, progress, and culture and collaborate with designers and producers to translate written content into compelling visual, video, and multimedia assets.
  • Support change management and transformation initiatives through thoughtful, structured change management communication protocols and communications that build clarity, trust, and alignment.
  • Support real-time issues, crisis communications, and fast-moving developments with sound judgment and a risk-aware lens.

About You:
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, business, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience across editorial, corporate communications, content strategy, or related roles.
  • Proven ability to work directly with senior leaders and executives, including drafting or ghostwriting executive communications.
  • Strong editorial judgment with the ability to simplify complex, technical information without losing accuracy or nuance.
  • Experience supporting organizational change, major initiatives, or moments of heightened sensitivity through clear and effective communications.
  • Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Natural collaborator with a proactive mindset and strong sense of ownership.

Nice to haves but not required:
  • Experience in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, technology, or other engineering-led industries.
  • Familiarity with internal communications platforms, intranets, or knowledge management systems.
  • Experience with multimedia storytelling including video, presentations, or interactive content.
  • Comfort using analytics to inform content performance and channel strategy.


At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$128,000-$176,000 USD

About Relativity Space

Relativity Space is an American aerospace manufacturer that is developing 3D printed rockets. The company was founded in 2015 by Tim Ellis and Jordan Noone, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Relativity Space's goal is to reduce the cost and time required to produce rockets by using 3D printing technology. The company's rockets are designed to be fully reusable, which could significantly reduce the cost of space launches. Relativity Space has received funding from a number of investors, including Mark Cuban and Playground Global.
Learn more about Relativity Space
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2016

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