Public Relations Manager

Responsibilities

• Creatively develop, and collaboratively execute high-visibility global-reaching international security and economy story campaigns.
• Write corporate announcements (press releases), award submissions, speaker abstracts, executive speeches, blog posts and more.
• Collaborate with leadership and internal subject matter experts to train/prepare spokespersons and create supporting campaign assets, not limited to briefing documents, outward-facing briefing materials and news announcements, imagery, and other creative visual assets.
• Manage operational aspects of media relations activities, i.e. curating and maintaining a database of key reporters, third-party national security analysts and experts, and managing channels of communication.
• Measure and communicate insights around the qualitative and quantitative impact of media activities. Use these insights to continually optimize BlackSky’s earned media efforts.
• Partner within the integrated marketing and communications team to develop earned+owned+paid plans in support of industry events and major milestones.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a relevant field, or equivalent length of relevant professional PR experience.
• At least seven years of relevant experience in creating and managing global-reaching earned media campaigns that deliver measurable story results against pre-defined objectives.
• Ability to work well and remain calm under pressure and can flow within the dynamics of multiple editorial deadlines.
• A quick and enthusiastic learner. Inquisitive and resourceful, with exceptional negotiation, persuasion, and communication skills.
• Exhibits a healthy balance of risk-taking and discernment, with on-the-fly complex problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong organizational skills as a good time manager and effective multi-tasker.
• A passion for the space industry and a natural grasp for technology and cultural megatrends shaping our world.
• Previous experience landing Tier-1 stories.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in communications, journalism, international relations, or related field.
• Previous defense or aerospace technology exposure; international a plus.
• Deeply familiar with (U.S.) media law, AP Style, and journalistic principles for newsgathering and publication.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
• 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
• Employer matching donations
• Professional development
• Mac or PC? Your choice!
• Awesome swag