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Salary: USD 89,000 - 133,000 / annual
Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. The Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting growing demand for launch capacity. The company is at a pivotal moment—approaching Terran R's first launch—and is seeking a Communications Manager to help shape and execute communications strategies that strengthen reputation, engage key audiences, and communicate the company's mission, technology, and progress.
The Brand & Communications team drives all aspects of brand identity, media relations, digital media, and content strategy, focusing on both external impact and internal alignment. The team's mission is to position the company as a trusted industry leader and household name, shaping the narrative around bold vision and groundbreaking milestones.
This role is built for a true generalist energized by variety, eager to roll up their sleeves, and excited to learn by doing. You'll work cross-functionally with teams across the company, including hardware and software engineering, manufacturing, and corporate functions like Legal and People, giving you a front-row seat to how the company builds, grows, and tells its story at a defining moment.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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; lead media relations by 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; 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; support community engagement, educational outreach, and STEM-related initiatives
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field
- 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
Nice to haves (not required):
- 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
