Media Relations Senior Specialist

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

We are looking for an experienced Public Relations senior specialist to focus on media and social media relations and communications execution. The ideal candidate will have proven PR or journalist experience, preferably within the high-tech and space industries. This is an individual contributor role within Blue Origin’s External Communications team.

By the way, you’re not only a news media advocate but also a meticulous and world-class writer and copy editor, team player that is data-driven and passionate about space exploration. 

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

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 our Blue Origin offices in Kent, WA, or Washington, DC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Media Relations Tactics: Assist the PR and social team with developing, executing, and tracking media relations plans and results. Support effective news management and Business Unit coordination.
• Help prepare, arrange, and occasionally oversee media events, press conferences, and briefings. Serve as a secondary point of contact for media inquiries.
• Discover and create proactive story ideas and pitches that enhance Blue Origin’s brand.
• Assist in establishing, fine-tuning, and maintaining crisis communication policies, protocols, and documents.  
• Media Relationships: Begin cultivating relationships with media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers.
• Content Creation: Write and copy-edit various content, including press releases, articles, opinion pieces, captions, internal memos, and multimedia assets. Ensure that narratives are compelling, accurate, and aligned with sales and brand growth objectives.
• Media Monitoring and Reporting: Use media monitoring and analytics tools to measure impact and adjust strategies based on insights.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the internal communications, social media, creative, and marketing teams to propose and share stories and content about Blue Origin’s story and achievements.
• Industry Awareness: Stay informed about industry developments, competitor activities, emerging technologies, and digital platforms to identify new opportunities for engagement

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or Public Relations is preferred.
• Experience: 5-7 years of experience in public relations or journalism.
• Data-Driven: Comfortable leveraging data and actionable analytics to drive stories, investment, and results.
• Eagerness to learn about cutting-edge industry trends and innovation.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication—and specifically—writing skills. 
• Multitasking: Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.  

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $130,518.00-$182,724.15

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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