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Communications Lead

External
SpaceX logoSpacex · Memphis, TN
Full-timeOn-site1mo ago
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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 Memphis, TN, and requires being onsite full-time - hybrid and remote work will not be considered.
  • ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • 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 .

Benefits

Remote work options

Additional Information

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 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.


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