Senior Manager of Integrated Communications

USA (On-site)

$130K/yr – $145K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 12 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive integrated communications efforts that translate complex initiatives into clear, consistent messaging across leaders, partners, and channels, while measuring impact and optimizing programs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develops and executes integrated communications strategies that align business objectives with internal and external communications priorities.
  • Partners with business and functional leaders to understand strategic initiatives and translate them into coordinated communications plans.
  • Identifies opportunities to communicate company capabilities, business performance, customer partnerships, and strategic milestones.
  • Develops news releases, media materials, executive talking points, messaging platforms, and content for multiple communications channels.
  • Supports media relations efforts, including story development, media outreach, reporter engagement, and strategic announcements.
  • Translates complex technologies, programs, and business initiatives into clear and compelling communications in partnership with subject matter experts and business leaders.
  • Coordinates communications planning, approvals, and execution with customers, partners, agencies, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
  • Manages integrated communications projects, calendars, announcement pipelines, and project timelines from planning through execution and evaluation.
  • Monitors communications performance, establishes meaningful metrics, and uses insights to improve program effectiveness.
  • Identifies opportunities to strengthen communications processes, collaboration, messaging consistency, and execution across channels.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Seven or more years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or integrated communications.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Experience supporting business leaders and collaborating across functions.
  • Strong writing, editing, storytelling, project management, and prioritization skills.
  • Experience developing content across multiple communications channels.
  • Experience establishing communications metrics and evaluating program effectiveness.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with senior leaders.

Preferred

  • Experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or another complex technology-driven industry.
  • Experience supporting business-level communications within a large or growing organization.
  • Hands-on media relations experience, including news releases, media pitching, and reporter engagement.
  • Experience supporting executive communications and thought leadership initiatives.
  • Familiarity with media monitoring, communications measurement, and digital analytics tools.
  • Experience working with government customers, strategic partners, or complex stakeholder environments.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement
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Karman Space & Defense

Karman Space & Defense is a concept-to-production solutions provider for the most complex missions in the space and defense industry. Headquartered in Huntington Beach, CA, with multiple facilities across the United States, Karman integrates industry-leading capabilities with comprehensive in-house analysis, testing, and qualification processes. Karman's capabilities encompass, Payload & Protection Systems, Aerodynamic & Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems. For more information, visit our website Karman-SD.com.

Founded in 2021
Huntington Beach, California, USA
523 employees

Salaries

Posted range

$130K/yr – $145K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Integrated Marketing median pay in the United States

$123K/yr

Most pay falls between $93K and $171K. Based on 555 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Median Tenure
5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$1.5B
Last Raise
$130M
Post IPO Debt, 5 months ago

Funding History

  • Oct 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $130M
  • Jul 2025
    Post IPO Secondary • $1B
  • Apr 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $350M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
200.8M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$202.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
10.9%
Direct
30.5%
Referral
3%
Social
15.5%
Paid
0.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~523
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Senior Manager of Integrated Communications

Karman Space & Defense · USA · On-site