Executive Communications Manager

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.

Planet designs builds and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial environmental and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.

Customers and users across the globe use Planets data to develop new technologies drive revenue power research and solve our worlds toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design manufacturing data processing and software engineering our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco Washington DC Germany Austria Slovenia and The Netherlands.

About the Role:

Planet is looking for a strategic and proven Executive Communications Manager to shape and amplify the thought leadership platforms of our senior leadership team. This role will sit within the Communications team and be responsible for crafting high-impact narratives that bridge the gap between our technical innovations in space and their real-world impact across commercial and government applications. You will be the primary communications partner for our CEO and a strategic advisor to our broader executive bench ensuring a consistent and compelling leadership presence across speaking events press and podcast engagements and influencer collaborations. Ideal candidates are passionate about Planets mission to image the world every day and make change visible accessible and actionable.

This is a full-time hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week.

Impact Youll Own:

• Executive Thought Leadership: Serve as the primary communications lead for Planets CEO developing and expanding a narrative that combines space AI sustainability security and more.
• Content Strategy & Creation: Lead the strategy and execution of high-level content including top tier press opportunitiesop-eds keynote presentations and long form messaging for major industry shifts. Collaborate closely with social media lead on owned content and profile growth.
• Global Event Presence: Drive executive strategy and presence at top-tier global forums such as the Munich Security Conference (MSC) World Economic Forum and more.
• Executive Bench Support: Act as a strategic advisor and ghostwriter for our executive bench including Ashley Johnson (President & CFO) Robbie Schingler (Co-Founder & CSO) James Mason (Chief Space Officer) and Charlie Candy (Chief Revenue Officer).
• Internal & External Alignment: Collaborate closely with Marketing Government Affairs and Product teams to ensure executive messaging is synchronized with Planets core values mission and commercial objectives.

What You Bring:

• Experience: 6-8 years of relevant work experience in executive communications corporate communications or a related field preferably within a high-growth technology environment.
• Executive Presence: Ability to work directly with C-suite leaders providing firm actionable feedback and navigating dynamic personalities with many competing priorities.
• Exceptional Writing: A master storyteller with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear compelling positions for a non-technical global audience. Immaculate attention to detail.
• Strategic Agility: Success in developing earned and owned media programs that deliver measurable brand awareness and credibility. Youre a self-starter who thrives on proactivity and bringing things to the table vs. waiting to be asked.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Industry Savvy: Existing relationships within major media outlets events and influencers.
• Multimedia Expertise: Experience with multi-media storytelling including video scripts and digital engagement strategies for platforms like LinkedIn and X.
• Geopolitical Acumen: Knowledge of the intersection between commercial space capabilities and national security.

Application Deadline:

September 3 2026 by 11:59pm PT

Benefits While Working at Planet:

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location based upon applicable law or company policy.

• Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
• Volunteering Paid Time Off

Compensation:

The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Why we care so much about Belonging.
Were dedicated to helping the whole Planet and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. Thats why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belongingdreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you but youre thinking you might not have all the qualifications please... do apply! At Planet we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We dont just fill positions we aspire to fulfill peoples careers most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be so we hope youre excited to come along for the ride.

EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race religious creed color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth and breastfeeding age sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Know Your Rights.

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