Director, Public Relations Job at Blue Origin in Seattle

Content Summary: Director, Public Relations at Seattle, for Blue Origin

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! It's a great time to join Team Blue! We are building a road to space for the benefit of Earth, humanity's blue origin. Our company builds reusable rocket engines, launch vehicles, in-space systems, and lunar landers. We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. We are looking for an experienced Public Relations Director to oversee the media relations and communications strategy and daily execution in two areas: Blue Origin rocket launches and overseeing company-wide crisis communications. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in managing high-profile news announcements and events, crisis response, and reputation management, preferably within the high-tech and space industries. Naturally, maintaining well-established and strong working relationships with news outlets, reporters, and influencers is essential. By the way, you're not only a news media expert but also a world-class writer and copy editor, a team player, a data-driven person, and a great communicator at all levels of an organization. You can expertly tell and deliver stories and content. This is an individual contributor role within the External Communications team, meaning you will individually manage all aspects of strategy, messaging, tactics, and execution of rocket launches and related efforts, as well as company crises. You will also be the lead integrator or conductor across the rest of the marketing, PR, social media, and employee communication teammates. This is an on-site and in-office position, with occasional travel. The preferred office location is at Rocket Park in Merritt Island, FL. Alternatively, an exceptional candidate can work from other Blue Origin locations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and implement comprehensive and innovative media relations launch strategies, messaging, and appropriate tactics for rocket launches and crises that reflect effective news management, message delivery, and internal stakeholder management. Arrange and oversee media events, press conferences, and briefings, and serve as the primary point of contact and occasional spokesperson for media inquiries. Discover and create proactive story ideas and pitches. Establish, fine-tune, and maintain crisis communication policies and protocols. This includes developing messaging, preparing spokespersons, and coordinating with sales, customer experience, internal, social, and marketing teams to ensure consistent and timely communication. Lead, manage, and execute crisis communications responses, ensuring readiness to handle a variety of potential crises related to launches, Blue Origin offices, factories, and other unforeseen events. Cultivate and grow relationships with critical media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers. Write and copy-edit content, ranging from press releases, submitted articles and opinion pieces, captions, internal memos and plans, and related multimedia assets. Ensure compelling and accurate narratives that align with and drive sales and brand growth. Leverage media monitoring and analytics tools as