Integrated Space Communications Director

Blue Origin; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Arlington, VA is seeking an Integrated Communications Director (Principal) to serve as the embedded communications partner for a business unit. You will own internal and external communications strategies, including launches, milestones, and crisis responses, working with leadership, engineers, and operations teams.

The role requires a strong writing background, a track record in high-profile campaigns, and the ability to manage crises with a calm, data-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or Public Relations is strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in public relations, integrated communications, or journalism.
• Proven track record of managing high-profile campaigns, PR efforts, and crisis communications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the embedded communications partner and beat lead for your unit, building relationships with program leadership, engineers, and operations teams.
• Develop and implement media relations strategies for launches and crises, with effective messaging and internal stakeholder management.
• Create integrated internal communications to inform and engage employees about milestones and company messaging.
• Generate proactive story ideas and pitches highlighting beat achievements and mission impact for internal and external audiences.
• Arrange media events, briefings, and serve as spokesperson for inquiries related to your beat.
• Establish crisis communication policies, craft messaging, and coordinate with teams to ensure timely communications.
• Lead and execute crisis responses, coordinating internal and external messaging across launches and facilities.
• Cultivate relationships with media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers.
• Write and copy-edit content from press releases, social media, internal communications, and plans.

Skills

Public relations

Crisis communications

Media relations

Storytelling & writing

News/media strategy

Press events management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or Public Relations

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Analytics dashboards

Job description

Blue Origin in Arlington, VA is seeking an Integrated Communications Director (Principal) to serve as the embedded communications partner for a business unit. You will own internal and external communications strategies, including launches, milestones, and crisis responses, working with leadership, engineers, and operations teams.

The role requires a strong writing background, a track record in high-profile campaigns, and the ability to manage crises with a calm, data-driven approach.