Communications Lead - Memphis

The role

The Communications Lead will coordinate communications and outreach with communities where SpaceX operates. This person will work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and develop communication strategies regarding artificial intelligence and company impact.

What you will do

• Provide tactical public relations support, including logistical planning and execution
• Maintain successful relationships with a portfolio of key community partners and stakeholders
• Develop communication strategies that will generate public excitement about SpaceX and its affiliates mission
• Support SpaceX executives and other company leaders during speaking engagements and other events
• Provide communications training and preparation of presentations and other assets
• Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to support key initiatives
• Develop and implement effective communication programs in response to strategic priorities and crisis situations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in communications, events, or content development
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. D

Nice to have

• 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
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a proven ability to thrive under deadline pressure and to execute on several projects simultaneously

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is more exciting than one where we are not.