Senior Corporate Communications & PR Manager

Astroscale U.S.

$130K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, PR, journalism, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in PR, corporate communications, or journalism, preferably in aerospace/defense
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills
  • Proven ability to create compelling stories for media
  • Strong relationships with tech, business, and trade reporters
  • Experience preparing spokespeople for media interactions
  • Ability to translate technical data into engaging narratives
  • Project management skills to handle multiple priorities

Responsibilities

  • Identify compelling stories and pitch to media
  • Write and edit content for press releases and media pitches
  • Build relationships with key reporters and influencers
  • Create PR strategies that align with commercial goals
  • Create pitches for high-profile speaking opportunities
  • Coach executives for media engagements
  • Develop crisis communication plans to protect the brand
  • Coordinate internal and external communications for alignment
  • Manage contractors and PR agencies to maximize communications effectiveness
  • Track and analyze communications efforts for effectiveness

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a diverse, inclusive environment
  • Be part of a mission-driven organization
  • Collaborate with global marketing and communications teams
  • Engage in professional growth and development
  • Flexibility to bring varied perspectives to the role
Full Job Description
Astroscale U.S. is currently seeking a Senior Corporate Communications & PR Manager to join our team in Denver, Colorado, reporting to our SVP, Marketing & Communications.

We are seeking a strategic, creative, and high-energy professional who can help strengthen our brand and competitive positioning with storytelling through media, events, and other channels.

Job Description
  • Identify and develop compelling stories from the company, from engineering breakthroughs to executive vision, and confidently pitch those stories to media.
  • Write and edit high-impact content for external channels, including press releases, op-eds, media pitches, award submissions, etc.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key tech, business, and trade reporters, editors, and influencers to generate positive coverage for Astroscale U.S.
  • Create PR strategies and plans that align with our commercial goals; partner with the Marketing Team to develop and implement comprehensive marketing and communications strategies, campaigns, and related content.
  • Working with our Engagements Manager, create pitches to secure high-profile speaking slots at major aerospace, tech, and business conferences and other events.
  • Coach and prepare executives and other spokespeople for media and other external engagements.
  • Protect and strengthen the company brand by developing crisis communication plans and managing sensitive situations with poise and skill.
  • Coordinate with internal communications to ensure that messages inside and outside the company are well aligned and mutually reinforcing.
  • Manage corporate comms contractors, PR agencies, and communications budgets to maximize ROI and effective communications.
  • Track and analyze the effectiveness of communications efforts, including media monitoring; provide regular reports and insights to management.
  • Collaborate with the global Astroscale marketing and communications team to strengthen brand, elevate thought leadership, and promote company culture.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, PR, journalism, a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience: 8+ years of experience in PR, corporate communications, journalism, and/or writing, with experience in aerospace and defense and working with marketing teams strongly preferred.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communications skills across a variety of content types and audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and create stories, and secure top-tier earned media.
  • Extensive and strong relationships with reporters, edits, and influencers, and the ability to build and maintain new relationships.
  • Experience with managing media inquiries and preparing spokespeople for media interactions, including interviews, press conferences, and other engagements.
  • Proven ability to translate technical data, products/solutions, and related information into meaningful narratives and compelling pitches to broader audiences.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Strategic thinker who is also happy to write, edit, pitch, and do other day-to-day tactical work.
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Some experience with managing employees and/or contract staff highly preferred.


Additional Information

If you're passionate about our mission and believe you'd be an outstanding addition to our team, don't worry about checking every single box-or having a background solely in aerospace or defense. At Astroscale U.S., we're committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and open-minded environment. We embrace a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking. If you're excited about contributing to our work and think you'd thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Deadline to apply is July 22, 2026.

Salary range: $130-150k. The salary range represents the low and high end of the Astroscale U.S. Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, knowledge, and ability as applicable to the role.

Please note Astroscale U.S. is a U.S. Government registered, export control compliant company, as such applicants must be a U.S. person or U.S. citizen.

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