Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Senior Communications Manager New Long Beach, California, United States
Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, Long Beach, California, us, 90899
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity.Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in August 2025.Our team is
all-in , committed to executing our mission safely and on time.If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.Vast is seeking a
Senior Communications Manager
to join our team. Reporting to the
VP of Communications , you are a creative, thoughtful, and experienced communications professional that will focus on elevating and amplifying Vast’s corporate narrative, executive thought leadership, story mining through internal and external written communications, and social media channels.This will be a
full-time ,
exempt
position located in our
Long Beach
location.Responsibilities:Work closely with communications, legal, policy, or tech colleagues to land business and tech-focused stories related to support Vast's business goalsWork closely with external PR agencies and maintain relationships with key influencersWork closely with content and owned channel team members on thought leadership campaignsManage reactive media inquiriesCollaborate with partners and customers on storytelling momentsHave a pulse on the space landscape and how Vast is differentiating itself. Identify gaps and opportunities to strengthen our effortsDevelop stories and/or content for events and announcementsWork directly with the VP of Comms, to support business goals across the company, helping to create strategic communications plans to drive their brand, voice, and thought leadership within and outside of VastDesign and produce executive visibility programs that turn ideas into compelling narratives, frameworks, and creative storytelling conceptsDeliver executive-level work products including scripts, speeches, op-eds, and awards applications and partner with department peers on videos, partnership, and social media amplification plansPrepare executives with rehearsals, scripts, media training etc., while project managing the overall communications schedulesHelp plan and support events, including all-hands, press events, and announcementsPartner with departments to ensure consistency in internal communicationsWork with Government Affairs and Legal teams to support public affairs initiativesServe as a resource across the Marketing to ensure message alignment and consistency across all audiences, including customers and partnersMinimum Qualifications:5-8 years of experience in communications, public affairs, or internal communications3+ years of experience in media relations, journalism, corporate storytelling and/or a related fieldA strategic counselor with the ability to influence senior leaders on strategy, messaging, and engagement opportunities to drive pride, passion, and action for our functionThe capacity to work quickly and decisively to meet deadlinesAbility to translate business strategies into compelling narrativesAbility to manage complex projects in a fast-changing environmentPreferred Skills & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, public affairs, or equivalent career experienceExperience working in a startup environment or in techExperience distilling technical products and processes into simple, digestible bits of communicationA talent for collaborating effectively and diplomatically with several stakeholders across research, engineering, communications, marketing and social media teams, as well as to work effectively with external partners and customers outside the companyExperience as part of an in-house communications teamRelentlessly curious and unwilling to settle for surface level understanding. Be ready to become an expert on all things Vast!A keen interest and curiosity about tech trends, especially aerospaceA growth mindset and the desire to experiment with new and emerging forms of storytelling to reach a broad set of audiencesSelf-starter, comfortable with ambiguity and the ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environmentAdditional Requirements:Ability to travel up to 10% of the timeWillingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestonesSalary Range: California$99,500 - $145,400 USDCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITSBase salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITYVast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast 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.Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfAre you legally authorized to work in the United States? * Select...U.S. Export Compliance Status * Select...The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise be considered for deemed export licensing. To assist Vast in assessing its export compliance obligations in relation to your application, please identify which ITAR/EAR status applies to you:U.S. Standard Demographic Questions We invite our applicants to share their demographic background. These questions cover standard demographic details and ensures your anonymity. If you choose to complete this survey, your responses may be used to identify areas of improvement in our overall hiring process.How would you describe your gender identity? (mark all that apply) Select...How would you describe your racial/ethnic background? (mark all that apply) Select...How would you describe your sexual orientation? (mark all that apply) Select...Do you identify as transgender? Select...Do you have a disability or chronic condition (physical, visual, auditory, cognitive, mental, emotional, or other) that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities, including mobility, communication (seeing, hearing, speaking), and learning? Select...Are you a veteran or active member of the United States Armed Forces? Select...Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.As set forth in Vast’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.Select...Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
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all-in , committed to executing our mission safely and on time.If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.Vast is seeking a
Senior Communications Manager
to join our team. Reporting to the
VP of Communications , you are a creative, thoughtful, and experienced communications professional that will focus on elevating and amplifying Vast’s corporate narrative, executive thought leadership, story mining through internal and external written communications, and social media channels.This will be a
full-time ,
exempt
position located in our
Long Beach
location.Responsibilities:Work closely with communications, legal, policy, or tech colleagues to land business and tech-focused stories related to support Vast's business goalsWork closely with external PR agencies and maintain relationships with key influencersWork closely with content and owned channel team members on thought leadership campaignsManage reactive media inquiriesCollaborate with partners and customers on storytelling momentsHave a pulse on the space landscape and how Vast is differentiating itself. Identify gaps and opportunities to strengthen our effortsDevelop stories and/or content for events and announcementsWork directly with the VP of Comms, to support business goals across the company, helping to create strategic communications plans to drive their brand, voice, and thought leadership within and outside of VastDesign and produce executive visibility programs that turn ideas into compelling narratives, frameworks, and creative storytelling conceptsDeliver executive-level work products including scripts, speeches, op-eds, and awards applications and partner with department peers on videos, partnership, and social media amplification plansPrepare executives with rehearsals, scripts, media training etc., while project managing the overall communications schedulesHelp plan and support events, including all-hands, press events, and announcementsPartner with departments to ensure consistency in internal communicationsWork with Government Affairs and Legal teams to support public affairs initiativesServe as a resource across the Marketing to ensure message alignment and consistency across all audiences, including customers and partnersMinimum Qualifications:5-8 years of experience in communications, public affairs, or internal communications3+ years of experience in media relations, journalism, corporate storytelling and/or a related fieldA strategic counselor with the ability to influence senior leaders on strategy, messaging, and engagement opportunities to drive pride, passion, and action for our functionThe capacity to work quickly and decisively to meet deadlinesAbility to translate business strategies into compelling narrativesAbility to manage complex projects in a fast-changing environmentPreferred Skills & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, public affairs, or equivalent career experienceExperience working in a startup environment or in techExperience distilling technical products and processes into simple, digestible bits of communicationA talent for collaborating effectively and diplomatically with several stakeholders across research, engineering, communications, marketing and social media teams, as well as to work effectively with external partners and customers outside the companyExperience as part of an in-house communications teamRelentlessly curious and unwilling to settle for surface level understanding. Be ready to become an expert on all things Vast!A keen interest and curiosity about tech trends, especially aerospaceA growth mindset and the desire to experiment with new and emerging forms of storytelling to reach a broad set of audiencesSelf-starter, comfortable with ambiguity and the ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environmentAdditional Requirements:Ability to travel up to 10% of the timeWillingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestonesSalary Range: California$99,500 - $145,400 USDCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITSBase salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITYVast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast 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.Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfAre you legally authorized to work in the United States? * Select...U.S. Export Compliance Status * Select...The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise be considered for deemed export licensing. To assist Vast in assessing its export compliance obligations in relation to your application, please identify which ITAR/EAR status applies to you:U.S. Standard Demographic Questions We invite our applicants to share their demographic background. These questions cover standard demographic details and ensures your anonymity. If you choose to complete this survey, your responses may be used to identify areas of improvement in our overall hiring process.How would you describe your gender identity? (mark all that apply) Select...How would you describe your racial/ethnic background? (mark all that apply) Select...How would you describe your sexual orientation? (mark all that apply) Select...Do you identify as transgender? Select...Do you have a disability or chronic condition (physical, visual, auditory, cognitive, mental, emotional, or other) that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities, including mobility, communication (seeing, hearing, speaking), and learning? Select...Are you a veteran or active member of the United States Armed Forces? Select...Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.As set forth in Vast’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.Select...Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
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Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.Why are you being asked to complete this form?We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp .How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to:Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDSBlind or low visionCancer (past or present)Cardiovascular or heart diseaseCeliac diseaseCerebral palsyDeaf or serious difficulty hearingDiabetesDisfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disordersEpilepsy or other seizure disorderGastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndromeIntellectual or developmental disabilityMental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSDMissing limbs or partially missing limbsMobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supportsNervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilitiesPartial or complete paralysis (any cause)Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysemaShort stature (dwarfism)Traumatic brain injuryDisability Status Select...
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