Marketing & Communications Manager

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

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.

Our Electron rockethas become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit all while we work to develop Neutron our upcoming medium-lift reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites payloads and their components including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Rocket Labs 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.

Youll own product messaging and positioning for Rocket Labs rapidly expanding space systems business. You will play a leading role in shaping how we talk about our technology internally and externally and create materials that bring our technology to life. This is a highly cross-functional role working closely with engineering business development executive and communications teams to help the world understand Rocket Lab is far more than a launch company.

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:

• Develop targeted messaging about Rocket Labs space systems products and services for our key audiences: investors customers government stakeholders regulators internal team members.
• Create compelling materials in support of business development: one-pagers pitch decks case studies website and social content brochures and presentations.
• Write compelling stories our missions technology and vision for multiple platforms including: blog posts press releases social media scripts and speeches.
• Work closely with technical and business development teams to ensure accuracy customer relevance and message alignment for maximum impact.
• Lead planning and implementation for new programs and product launches.
• Identify opportunities for Rocket Lab to feature wherever our audience is paying attention: podcasts newsletters influencers YouTubers and new media platforms.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the wider market and competitors to compelling timely and differentiated messaging.
• Event management including key conferences and customer experience events.
• Work with designers photographers and videographers to create compelling visual content.
• This role currently has no direct reports but its likely this role will lead and mentor new team members in time as we grow.

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors 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 GovOps).
• 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.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience in aerospace defense automotive or tech industries.
• Creator skills: you can design shoot or edit content yourself.
• Security clearance.
• Familiarity with legal and compliance frameworks like ITAR EAR and IP protection
• Keen interest in space.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats not an easy task. It takes hard work determination relentless innovation teamwork grit and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each others backs checking our egos at the door and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure work to tight deadlines and our focus is always on how we can deliver rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia Japan New Zealand Switzerland the European Union or a country that is part of NATO or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations click hereITAR Regulations.