PR Manager (f/m/d)

Isar Aerospace SE; Vaterstetten; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Participation Program

30 days of vacation

Company pension plan

Subsidised lunch

Rental clothing with laundry service

Sport Club memberships

Individual learning allowance

Childcare allowance

Flexible mobility budget

Job summary

Isar Aerospace is seeking an experienced communications leader to support the Chief of Staff in driving the CEO’s public positioning on national and international stages. You will develop and execute a dedicated communications strategy for the CEO and the ELT, manage inbound media requests, and prepare the CEO for interviews, panels, and conferences.

The role requires translating complex technical and policy topics into clear narratives, building a strong media network in Germany and beyond, and

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in PR, media relations, executive communications, or strategic communications.
• Strong network and understanding of the German and ideally international media landscape.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to tailor tone across formats and audiences.
• A keen sense for news, narratives and positioning opportunities.
• Ability to translate complex technical, business and policy topics into accessible messages.

Responsibilities

• Identify and position the CEO on topics relevant to Isar Aerospace and the space ecosystem.
• Identify conferences, panels, podcasts, and external platforms for CEO appearances.
• Develop and execute a communications strategy for the CEO and ELT.
• Own and drive major public appearance events for the CEO and ELT, coordinating with Corporate Communications.
• Prepare the CEO for interviews, press engagements, panels and conferences.
• Create briefing docs, talking points, Q&A, speeches, and op-eds for executive communications.
• Coordinate speaking engagements and tailor messages to audiences.
• Align CEO positioning with the company’s broader communications strategy.
• Collaborate with Public Affairs on political, regulatory or institutional communications.

Skills

Executive communications

Media relations

PR strategy

German media landscape

Editing/writing

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

English proficiency

Job description

Mission Brief

You will support the Chief of Staff on driving the CEO’s public positioning — from speaking opportunities to thought leadership on national and international stage.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

• Proactively identifying opportunities to position the CEO on topics relevant to Isar Aerospace, the space ecosystem, technology, entrepreneurship and industry
• Identifying relevant conferences, panels, podcasts, interviews and other external platforms
• Developing and executing a dedicated communications and positioning strategy for the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT)
• Owning and driving major public appearance events for the CEO & ELT and aligning with the Events and Corporate Comms Team (esp. Munich Security Conference)
• Managing inbound media requests involving the CEO and proactively creating high-quality media opportunities
• Preparing the CEO for interviews, press engagements, panels, conferences and other public appearances
• Developing briefing documents, talking points, Q&A, speeches, opinion pieces and other executive communications
• Coordinating speaking engagements and ensuring that key messages are tailored to the respective audience
• Working closely with Corporate Communications to ensure alignment between CEO positioning and the company’s broader communications strategy
• Coordinating with Public Affairs and other internal stakeholders where communications intersect with political, institutional or regulatory topics

Qualification Checklist

You are an experienced communications professional who understands that executive communications require a different approach from traditional corporate PR. You know how to build a compelling public profile without making it feel manufactured. You have excellent editorial judgment, understand the media landscape and can translate complex technical and strategic topics into clear and compelling narratives.

Ideally, you bring:

• Several years of experience in PR, media relations, executive communications, journalism or strategic communications
• A strong network and understanding of the German and ideally international media landscape
• Excellent writing and editing skills and the ability to adapt tone and messaging across formats and audiences
• A strong instinct for news, narratives and positioning opportunities
• The ability to quickly understand complex technical, business and policy topics and translate them into accessible messages
• Confidence advising and challenging senior stakeholders when necessaryl
• Excellent judgment in sensitive communications situations
• The ability to operate quickly and calmly in a high-profile, fast-moving environment
• A proactive mindset — you create communications opportunities rather than simply responding to incoming requests
• A high degree of discretion and trustworthiness
• Excellent written and spoken English and German

Benefits

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
• Flexible mobility budget : Travel your way with a choice between a fully financed Deutschlandticket, JobRad bicycle leasing, FINN JobAuto, or a fuel allowance
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We’re making rockets in a way that hasn’t been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

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Visit www.isaraerospace.com

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Disclaimer

Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.