Public Relations Manager

About the role

Manager, Public Relations

Responsibilities

• Creatively develop, and collaboratively execute high-visibility global-reaching international security and economy story campaigns.
• Write corporate announcements (press releases), award submissions, speaker abstracts, executive speeches, blog posts and more.
• Collaborate with leadership and internal subject matter experts to train/prepare spokespersons and create supporting campaign assets, not limited to briefing documents, outward-facing briefing materials and news announcements, imagery, and other creative visual assets.
• Manage operational aspects of media relations activities, i.e. curating and maintaining a database of key reporters, third-party national security analysts and experts, and managing channels of communication.
• Measure and communicate insights around the qualitative and quantitative impact of media activities. Use these insights to continually optimize BlackSky's earned media efforts.
• Partner within the integrated marketing and communications team to develop earned+owned+paid plans in support of industry events and major milestones.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a relevant field, or equivalent length of relevant professional PR experience.
• At least seven years of relevant experience in creating and managing global-reaching earned media campaigns that deliver measurable story results against pre-defined objectives.
• Ability to work well and remain calm under pressure and can flow within the dynamics of multiple editorial deadlines.
• A quick and enthusiastic learner. Inquisitive and resourceful, with exceptional negotiation, persuasion, and communication skills.
• Exhibits a healthy balance of risk-taking and discernment, with on-the-fly complex problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong organizational skills as a good time manager and effective multi-tasker.
• A passion for the space industry and a natural grasp for technology and cultural megatrends shaping our world.
• Previous experience landing Tier-1 stories.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in communications, journalism, international relations, or related field.
• Previous defense or aerospace technology exposure; international a plus.
• Deeply familiar with (U.S.) media law, AP Style, and journalistic principles for newsgathering and publication.

Benefits

Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
• 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
• Employer matching donations
• Professional development
• Mac or PC? Your choice!
• Awesome swag

• The anticipated salary range for candidates in Herndon, VA or Seattle, WA is $130,000 - $140,000 per year.
• The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education.
• BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Herndon, VA or Seattle, WA.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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