Director, Communications

At SES Space & Defense, we deliver secure, resilient connectivity and integrated space solutions for customers operating in the world's most demanding environments. As part of SES S.A., a global leader in satellite-enabled communications, we combine capabilities across all orbits with extensive global ground infrastructure, managed networks, hosted payload solutions, and mission integration services to support communications, sensing, data transport, and operational resilience worldwide.

Our vertically integrated space and ground capabilities bring together satellite capacity, terrestrial infrastructure, advanced network technologies, and deployed user terminals to support mission‑critical government operations around the world. We are a trusted partner to the U.S. Federal Government and national security community, allied governments, NATO, NASA, and other civilian agencies, delivering reliable, high‑performance solutions when mission success is critical.

At SES Space & Defense, our people are our competitive advantage. You'll work alongside a mission‑driven team committed to integrity, innovation, accountability, and delivering real‑world impact for customers whose missions matter most.

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Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid)
Travel: 10‑15%
Reports To: Vice President, Marketing & Communications

SES Space & Defense (SES SD) is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and exceptional communicator to serve as its Senior Manager, Communications
. This individual contributor role will lead and execute the company's internal and external communications strategy while serving as the trusted communications partner to executive leadership.

This is a roll‑up‑your‑sleeves position for someone who enjoys owning communications from strategy through execution. The successful candidate will write, coordinate, edit, manage approvals, develop executive messaging, engage with media, produce employee communications, and ensure every communication reflects the professionalism and mission focus expected of a trusted defense partner.

Working across nearly every function of the business‑including executive leadership, Human Resources, Business Development, Legal, Contracts, Security, Product Management, and Marketing‑this role ensures communications are timely, accurate, coordinated, compliant, and aligned with the company's strategic priorities.

This role is ideal for a communications professional who thrives in a high‑accountability environment, enjoys operating with significant autonomy, and takes pride in delivering polished, executive‑level communications while simultaneously managing the day‑to‑day execution of a comprehensive corporate communications program.

• Develop and execute the internal communications strategy and editorial calendar.
• Draft executive communications on behalf of senior leadership.
• Produce company‑wide announcements and organizational updates.
• Manage the employee newsletter from planning through publication.
• Own communications distributed through Microsoft Teams and other internal communication channels.
• Manage content and updates for digital signage throughout company facilities.
• Coordinate content collection across the organization to ensure employees remain informed about company initiatives, achievements, customer successes, and strategic priorities.
• Develop communications supporting organizational change initiatives.
• Support planning, messaging, content development, and execution of company All Hands meetings.
• Develop employee recognition communications and leadership messaging.
• Continuously improve employee engagement through effective communication programs.

• Executive messaging
• Speaking points
• Public event briefing materials
• Presentation messaging
• Leadership announcements
• CEO communications
• Executive correspondence support
• Executive visibility initiatives

Partner with leadership to ensure messaging is clear, compelling, consistent, and aligned with company strategy.

• Corporate press releases
• Partner and customer announcements
• Vendor communications
• Media relations
• Media inquiries
• Executive visibility…