Marketing & Communications Manager

Overview

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Rocket Lab’s Marketing & Communications team are the storytellers behind Rocket Lab who inspire people outside and inside the business to believe in our mission. Through media relations, social media, video production, events, and design, the Marketing & Communications team works across the entire business to translate literal rocket science and complex ideas into stories and messages that resonate with key audiences.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER – SPACE SYSTEMS

Based onsite at our global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, Rocket Lab is looking for a Marketing & Communications Manager – Space Systems who can translate complex spacecraft technology into simple, compelling verbal and visual language tailored to a wide and ever-evolving group of audiences.

• Own product messaging and positioning for Rocket Lab’s rapidly expanding space systems business; develop targeted messaging for investors, customers, government stakeholders, regulators, and internal teams.
• Create compelling materials in support of business development: one-pagers, pitch decks, case studies, website and social content, brochures, and presentations.
• Write stories about missions, technology and vision for multiple platforms including blog posts, press releases, social media, scripts, and speeches.
• Collaborate with engineering, business development, executive and communications teams to ensure accuracy, customer relevance, and message alignment for maximum impact.
• Lead planning and execution for new programs and product launches.
• Identify opportunities for Rocket Lab to feature in podcasts, newsletters, influencers, You Tubers, and other media channels.
• Maintain understanding of the market and competitors to craft timely, differentiated messaging.
• Manage events including key conferences and customer experience events.
• Work with designers, photographers, and videographers to create visual content.
• This role currently has no direct reports, but it’s likely this role will lead and mentor new team members in time as we grow.

• Bachelor’s degree and8+ years of experience in product marketing or related roles.
• Exceptional storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling and accessible narratives for diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams (engineering, BD, legal, Gov Ops).
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills with attention to detail and clarity.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends, as needed.
• Ability to work onsite full time in Long Beach CA with domestic and international travel as needed. Rocket Lab is big on in-person collaboration and having our comms/marketing team close to the hardware and teams building it. Relocation packages available.

• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive or tech industries.
• Security clearance.
• Familiarity with legal and compliance frameworks like ITAR, EAR and IP protection

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings.
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan…