Joblaze summary

The Internal Communications Manager at SpaceX is responsible for advising executives on communication strategies, leading change initiatives, and fostering a unified culture across various teams. This role requires expertise in internal communications, strategic thinking, and the ability to utilize AI tools to enhance messaging. Ideal candidates will have over ten years of experience in communications or public relations, with a strong background in change management. The position is situated within a fast-paced environment focused on innovation and collaboration.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 10, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 29, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 1 other location at SpaceX: Palo Alto, CA.
Salary band is in line with the typical range for Management roles (median ~$170,000).
Starts above 60% of 567 comparable senior management roles in United States we track (median $153,000 across 142 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Internal Communications Manager role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Hawthorne, CA.
What's the salary range?: SpaceX lists $165,000–$240,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: 5–10 years of relevant experience for this Internal Communications Manager role.
Where is the role based?: SpaceX is hiring for this position in Hawthorne, CA.
What seniority level is this role?: SpaceX targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Internal Communications Manager 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.

INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Advise senior executives on communications gaps and opportunities; turn them into plans that keep employees informed, aligned, and engaged
Lead change communications for company-wide and cross-division initiatives so employees understand what is changing, why, and what it means for their work
Build a connected, unified culture across divisions, locations, and newly joined teams
Develop and lead internal leadership speaking programs (live, filmed, and other formats)
Set communications strategy and standards so teams use the right tools and channels to reach their audience
Own and scale the company intranet for diverse organizations; establish style guides, templates, and practices that raise quality
Manage internal communications in crises
Shape key internal announcements and narratives
Use AI to scale communications, improve quality, and increase impact
Ensure internal and external messages are consistent
Define how we measure communications and change efforts, and adjust accordingly

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of professional experience in business/organizational communications

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience in internal communications
10+ years of experience in communications or public relations
Experience supporting change management
Practical experience using AI tools to draft, produce, personalize, or scale communications
Experience building employee communications or engagement across multiple business units or locations
Impeccable writing skills
Ability to quickly grasp and synthesize complex issues
Established skills in strategic and critical thinking, decision-making, negotiation, and relationship-building
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive under deadline pressure while executing multiple projects simultaneously
Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic, results-oriented team environment
Expert self-starter with extreme ownership; identifies what needs to be done and drives it to completion with little direction

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Available to travel to SpaceX locations as needed (<10%)
Ability to share writing samples and examples of previous internal communications campaigns, events, or leadership content
Based on-site in Hawthorne, CA or the Bay Area, CA. Remote or hybrid work will not be considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 4: $165,000.00 - $240,000.00

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:

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Internal Communications Manager

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