Responsibilities

• Own earned media execution:   build and run a proactive media pipeline (pitching, follow-ups, briefing docs, interview prep, coverage tracking)
• Develop Outpost narratives:   refine and maintain core messaging, boilerplate, FAQs, and proof points for customers, investors, and government/defense stakeholders
• Create high-impact comms assets:   press releases, statements, bylines, talking points, media kits, website copy, and “What is Outpost?”-style scripts/decks
• Manage press operations:   handle inbound inquiries, coordinate interviews, prep spokespeople, and support press moments around major milestones
• Support campaigns & events:   coordinate PR outreach for demos, conferences, facility visits, and thought leadership opportunities
• Executive communications support:   ghostwrite or draft comms for executives as needed (internal notes, external statements, social-ready language)
• Measure and improve:   track results (coverage quality, share of voice, message pull-through), report insights, and iterate

Requirements

• 5+ years in PR/communications (in-house and/or agency), with a track record of landing meaningful earned coverage
• Experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, robotics, or other deep-tech sectors
• Strong media instincts: you know what’s news, how to angle a story, and how to build relationships with journalists/producers
• Excellent writing/editing: crisp, accurate , fast—across press releases, talking points, web copy, and exec voice
• Comfort translating technical material into clear narratives (engineering-led products, hard-tech, or complex programs)
• Strong judgment under pressure; able to support sensitive, fast-moving situations with a risk-aware lens
• Highly organized self-starter who can manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion
• Collaborative working style with cross-functional teams (engineering, ops, leadership, marketing)

Preferred

• Familiarity with government stakeholders and constraints (e.g., ITAR/EAR, export controls, IP sensitivity)
• Ability to capture/produce lightweight content (photo/video, basic editing) or strong instincts working with designers/producers
• Comfort using analytics to evaluate content and PR performance

Benefits

• PTO : Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
• Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
• Fueled for the mission: Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
• Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.
• Pet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
• Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more!
• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental.
• Protection when it matters: Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.