Senior Corporate Communications & PR Manager

• Identify and develop compelling stories from the company, from engineering breakthroughs to executive vision, and confidently pitch those stories to media.
• Write and edit high-impact content for external channels, including press releases, op-eds, media pitches, award submissions, etc.
• Build and maintain relationships with key tech, business, and trade reporters, editors, and influencers to generate positive coverage for Astroscale U.S.
• Create PR strategies and plans that align with our commercial goals; partner with the Marketing Team to develop and implement comprehensive marketing and communications strategies, campaigns, and related content.
• Working with our Engagements Manager, create pitches to secure high-profile speaking slots at major aerospace, tech, and business conferences and other events.
• Coach and prepare executives and other spokespeople for media and other external engagements.
• Protect and strengthen the company brand by developing crisis communication plans and managing sensitive situations with poise and skill.
• Coordinate with internal communications to ensure that messages inside and outside the company are well aligned and mutually reinforcing.
• Manage corporate comms contractors, PR agencies, and communications budgets to maximize ROI and effective communications.
• Track and analyze the effectiveness of communications efforts, including media monitoring; provide regular reports and insights to management.
• Collaborate with the global Astroscale marketing and communications team to strengthen brand, elevate thought leadership, and promote company culture.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, journalism, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in PR, corporate communications, journalism, and/or writing, with experience in aerospace and defense and working with marketing teams strongly preferred.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communications skills across a variety of content types and audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and create stories, and secure top-tier earned media.
• Extensive and strong relationships with reporters, edits, and influencers, and the ability to build and maintain new relationships.
• Experience with managing media inquiries and preparing spokespeople for media interactions, including interviews, press conferences, and other engagements.
• Proven ability to translate technical data, products/solutions, and related information into meaningful narratives and compelling pitches to broader audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strategic thinker who is also happy to write, edit, pitch, and do other day-to-day tactical work.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Some experience with managing employees and/or contract staff highly preferred.

If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be an outstanding addition to our team, don’t worry about checking every single box—or having a background solely in aerospace or defense. At Astroscale U.S., we’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and open-minded environment. We embrace a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking. If you’re excited about contributing to our work and think you’d thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Deadline to apply is July 22, 2026.

Salary range: $130-150k. The salary range represents the low and high end of the Astroscale U.S. Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, knowledge, and ability as applicable to the role.

Please note Astroscale U.S. is a U.S. Government registered, export control compliant company, as such applicants must be a U.S. person or U.S. citizen.

Astroscale U.S. Inc. is an E-Verify employer.