Communications Lead (Hawthorne)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

COMMUNICATIONS LEAD

SpaceX is seeking a talented, self-driven individual for a position as a Communications Lead. As a key member of the team, the Communications Lead will coordinate communications and outreach with the communities in which SpaceX operates, work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to support key initiatives, and develop communication strategies that get the public excited about space exploration and support SpaceX’s position as a positive impact in the community. The successful candidate is passionate about our mission, a strategic thinker with a can-do attitude, and a natural verbal and written communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where no problem is too great and no detail too small.

This position will work out of SpaceX’s Hawthorne, CA, office – supporting outreach efforts for both the Hawthorne and Vandenberg sites – with the possibility of travelling in support of other SpaceX facilities or other events.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide tactical public relations support, including logistical planning and execution, and maintain successful relationships with a portfolio of key community partners and stakeholders
• Develop communication strategies that will generate public excitement about SpaceX’s mission of space exploration and its positive impact on surrounding communities
• Support SpaceX executives and other company leaders during speaking engagements and other events through communications training and preparation of presentations and other assets as needed
• Work cross-functionality with internal stakeholders to support key initiatives
• Develop and implement effective communication programs in response to strategic priorities and crisis situations

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in communications, events, or content development

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in communications, events, or content development in a highly technical environment
• Exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to quickly grasp and synthesize complex issues
• Deep understanding of social media strategies and tactics
• Impeccable writing skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate information to multiple audiences
• Successful experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic, results-oriented team environment
• Established skills in strategic and critical thinking, decision-making, negotiation, and relationship-building
• Must be highly organized, detail oriented and possess a proven ability to thrive under deadline pressure and to execute on a number of projects simultaneously

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations (50%) and work extended hours as needed
• Ability to pass Air Force and NASA background checks for installation access at Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Level I: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00/per year
Level II: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.