Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications plans spanning major milestones (test campaigns, launches, partnerships), including real-time social posting, webcast support, media management, and crisis/anomaly rapid-response communications.
• Write and edit press releases, talking points, blog and social content, and FAQs, and lead media relations: drafting statements, prepping spokespeople, and managing press inquiries and relationships.
• Partner with technical teams to translate complex engineering work into clear, compelling narratives for internal and external audiences.
• Track, analyze, and report on communications effectiveness to refine strategy over time, and maintain brand and editorial consistency across internal and external deliverables.
• Project manage an editorial calendar, manage the speaking engagement calendar, and draft awards submissions to raise the company's profile.
• Draft recurring internal content, including a weekly internal newsletter and digital signage, and support community engagement, educational outreach, and STEM-related initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field, and 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, PR, journalism, or a related discipline.
• Bias for action and comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities can shift quickly.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with technical experts, cross-functional teams, and journalists alike.

Preferred

• Experience in hardware and/or software-driven technical organizations.
• Experience in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or defense.
• Experience supporting a company through major public milestones.
• Experience with event planning and/or project management, particularly in fast-moving, cross-functional environments.
• Basic photo or video editing skills for content and social media use.