Lead communications efforts at SpaceX to engage communities and promote the positive impact of AI on their mission.
Posted by employer 3 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 22 hours ago
What you'll build
- Provide tactical public relations support
- Develop communication strategies
- Support executives during speaking engagements
- Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders
- Develop and implement effective communication programs
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of experience in communications, events, or content development
Nice to have
- Experience in a highly technical environment
- Deep understanding of social media strategies
- Exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Impeccable writing skills
- Successful experience in a fast-paced environment
Practical constraints
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- This position requires being onsite full-time
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.
Joblaze summary
The Communications Lead at SpaceX is responsible for managing outreach and communication strategies that engage local communities and promote the company's mission. This role requires expertise in public relations, event coordination, and content development, particularly in technical environments, alongside strong writing and interpersonal skills. Ideal candidates have over five years of relevant experience and thrive in fast-paced settings, making them well-suited for this senior position. The role is based at SpaceX's Starbase in Louisiana, emphasizing a hands-on approach to community engagement.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 13, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 15, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Communications Lead - Pecan Island role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Pecan Island, LA.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Communications Lead - Pecan Island role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Pecan Island, LA.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Communications Lead - Pecan Island role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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 - PECAN ISLAND
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 how artificial intelligence will help and support SpaceX and its affiliates' positions as a positive impact in the community.
A 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 Starbase site in Louisiana, 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 and its affiliates’ mission 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-functionally 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.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a proven ability to thrive under deadline pressure and to execute on several projects simultaneously.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- This position is based in Pecan Island, LA and requires being onsite full-time – hybrid and remote work will not be considered.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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