Communications Lead - Pecan Island

SpaceX

Pecan Island, LA

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with community engagement experience and a background in technical communications working in aerospace and space exploration.

Best fit for

Candidates with community outreach experience and a technical communications background in aerospace or space exploration
— “coordinate communications and outreach with the communities in which SpaceX operates”
Individuals with strategic thinking and public engagement skills to promote AI's role in SpaceX's mission
— “develop communication strategies that get the public excited about how artificial intelligence will help and support SpaceX”

Things to consider

Full-time onsite commitment is mandatory with no hybrid or remote options
— “requires being onsite full-time – hybrid and remote work will not be considered”
The role may involve travel to other SpaceX facilities or events
— “possibility of travelling in support of other SpaceX facilities or other events”

How to stand out

Demonstrate your ability to manage complex, high-pressure communication initiatives
— “thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where no problem is too great and no detail too small”
Showcase your cross-functional collaboration skills with internal stakeholders
— “work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to support key initiatives”
Emphasize your experience in creating and executing communication programs for strategic priorities
— “develop and implement effective communication programs in response to strategic priorities and crisis situations”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

successful community outreach
positive public perception of SpaceX

Typical background

5+ years in communications or events

Skills & requirements

Required

CommunicationsPublic RelationsEvent PlanningStrategic ThinkingVerbal And Written Communication

Preferred

Social Media StrategiesChaos Engineering

Stack & domain

CommunicationsEventsContent DevelopmentPublic RelationsStrategic ThinkingVerbal And Written CommunicationSocial Media StrategiesWritingTeamworkDecision-makingNegotiationRelationship-buildingOrganizationDetail-orientedProject ManagementLeadershipCommunication

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
COMMUNICATIONS LEAD - PECAN ISLAND
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' positions 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.
This position will work out of SpaceX’s Starbase site in Louisiana, with the possibility of travelling in support of other SpaceX facilities or other events.
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 Pecan Island, LA 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. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)