Internal Communications Manager

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advise senior executives on communications gaps and opportunities; turn them into plans that keep employees informed aligned and engaged
• Lead change communications for company-wide and cross-division initiatives so employees understand what is changing why and what it means for their work
• Build a connected unified culture across divisions locations and newly joined teams
• Develop and lead internal leadership speaking programs (live filmed and other formats)
• Set communications strategy and standards so teams use the right tools and channels to reach their audience
• Own and scale the company intranet for diverse organizations; establish style guides templates and practices that raise quality
• Manage internal communications in crises
• Shape key internal announcements and narratives
• Use AI to scale communications improve quality and increase impact
• Ensure internal and external messages are consistent
• Define how we measure communications and change efforts and adjust accordingly

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree
• 5 years of professional experience in business/organizational communications

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in internal communications
• 10 years of experience in communications or public relations
• Experience supporting change management
• Practical experience using AI tools to draft produce personalize or scale communications
• Experience building employee communications or engagement across multiple business units or locations
• Impeccable writing skills
• Ability to quickly grasp and synthesize complex issues
• Established skills in strategic and critical thinking decision-making negotiation and relationship-building
• Highly organized detail-oriented and able to thrive under deadline pressure while executing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience working in a fast-paced dynamic results-oriented team environment
• Expert self-starter with extreme ownership; identifies what needs to be done and drives it to completion with little direction

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Available to travel to SpaceX locations as needed (<10%)
• Ability to share writing samples and examples of previous internal communications campaigns events or leadership content
• Based on-site in Hawthorne CA or the Bay Area CA. Remote or hybrid work will not be considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 4: $175000.00 - $255000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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