Head of External Communications at Skyryse | El Segundo, CA | $150K/yr – $200K/yr

Skyryse

Head of External Communications

El Segundo, CA (Hybrid)

$150K/yr – $200K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive external communications and digital strategy to advance corporate objectives in the DoD/aerospace ecosystem.

Develop and lead external communications and digital strategy aligned to corporate objectives.
Must-have: 7+ years of communications and brand experience across aerospace or defense sectors.
Standout: Crisis communications leadership and acting as the strategic voice in high-stakes scenarios.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop and lead external communications and digital strategy aligned to corporate objectives.
Must-have: 7+ years of communications and brand experience across aerospace or defense sectors.
Standout: Crisis communications leadership and acting as the strategic voice in high-stakes scenarios.

Requirements

7+ years of communications and brand experience, across all channels & media, with an emphasis on new media and integrated work, preferably within the aerospace or defense sectors.
Proven track record of developing and executing strategic communication plans.
Deep understanding of earned media and how to develop, execute, and deliver ideas and campaigns with newsworthy stories at the core.

Preferred

Understanding of the DoD and aerospace landscape, including terminology, structure, and key stakeholders.
Energetic and positive, with a passion for great brands and breakthrough storytelling, along with a love for teamwork.
Collaborative and ego-free with an ability to wear a number of hats, ensuring that great ideas can come from anywhere.

Benefits

Stock option plan.
Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans.
Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.

Skyryse

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Skyryse is an aviation hardware and software company ushering in a new era in flight safety. Its proprietary technology, SkyOSTM is a universal operating system for flight – which powers their first aircraft, the Skyryse OneTM – giving pilots greater control by simplifying the management of an aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies.

Founded in 2016

Los Angeles, California, USA

210 employees (12 in marketing)

skyryse.com

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