Director of Marketing and Communications

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, a trailblazer in space robotics, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a sustainable presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. We are seeking a talented, experienced individual to help define the future of lunar surface mobility in a fast-paced startup environment. 

This role has the unique responsibility of all marketing efforts for both lines of Lunar Outpost’s business.  The ideal candidate will be an organized self-starter with an understanding of our target markets, analytics, social media, and be passionate about both the promise of exploring space and creating a positive impact on Earth. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Engage with company leadership to create and implement strategic marketing strategies and plans with clear objectives at a brand and product level 
• Project management and coordination of promotional efforts including social media, direct marketing, events, sponsorships, and public relations 
• Manage the day-to-day marketing operations and oversight of 3rd party vendors 
• Manage the marketing budget and expenses 
• Create online marketing strategy and content, including writing copy 
• Assist in creating and publishing concise and engaging customer-facing content including product information, website content, newsletters, PR pitches, and social media conversations 
• Support sales through the creation of customer lists, development of media and content, identifying channels, and targeting trade show opportunities 
• Plan and coordinate outreach events and media engagements 
• Ensures brand consistency in all marketing materials 
• Balance between online and offline strategies 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field 
• 5+ years of relevant marketing experience  

• Proficient in technology and driven to master new platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Facebook ads, etc.) 
• A strong understanding of the entire marketing and brand management process, focusing on leading campaigns from start to finish 
• Skilled in strategic planning, with a keen ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities while optimizing company growth 
• Experience managing content on social media platforms including LinkedIn, X, and Instagram 
• Analytical, detail oriented, and adept at prioritizing tasks efficiently  
• Discerning ability to screen proprietary data for content releases 
• Strong demonstration of a "test, measure, learn" mentality 
• Strong organizational and time management skills and written and oral communication skills 
• U.S. Person 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Media editing and production programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe PremierePro 
• Experience with multiple forms of marketing content, including podcast, blog, and video 
• Experience translating technical content into accessible language for a broad audience 
• Experience in a similar role within the aerospace industry and/or a technology startup environment, including industry standards 

Lunar Outpost is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status.) We want all employees (including executives and HR) to treat others with respect and professionalism.