Senior Corporate Communications & PR Manager

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Denver, CO, USA
Hybrid
130K-150K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Defense • Manufacturing
Advancing American leadership in space with innovative on-orbit servicing solutions
The Role
Lead corporate communications and PR: identify and pitch stories, write press releases and thought leadership, build media relationships, develop PR strategies, secure speaking opportunities, coach spokespeople, manage crisis communications, align internal and external messaging, manage agencies and budgets, and track media effectiveness with regular reporting.
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Company Description

Astroscale U.S. is dedicated to the global Astroscale vision of ensuring the safe and sustainable development of space for future generations.  Astroscale U.S. Inc. is a leading provider of on-orbit servicing solutions — including inspection, transportation, life extension, debris removal and refueling — for the U.S. government, partner governments and commercial operators around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Astroscale U.S. applies world-class rendezvous, proximity operations and docking capabilities, mission design, policy, and economics expertise to solve the complex challenges our customers face.

Astroscale U.S. is currently seeking a Senior Corporate Communications & PR Manager to join our team in Denver, Colorado, reporting to our SVP, Marketing & Communications.  

We are seeking a strategic, creative, and high-energy professional who can help strengthen our brand and competitive positioning with storytelling through media, events, and other channels.

Job Description

  • 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.  

Qualifications

  • 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, editors, 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. 

Additional Information

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, PR, journalism, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years of experience in PR, corporate communications, journalism, and/or writing
  • Experience in aerospace and defense and working with marketing teams
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communications skills
  • Demonstrated ability to identify stories and secure top-tier earned media
  • Extensive relationships with reporters, editors, and influencers
  • Experience managing media inquiries and preparing spokespeople for media interactions
  • Proven ability to translate technical data and products into meaningful narratives
  • Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Some experience managing employees and/or contract staff
  • Must be a U.S. person or U.S. citizen (authorization to work in the U.S.)
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The Company
HQ: Tokyo
40 Employees
Year Founded: 2019

What We Do

Astroscale U.S. is transforming the future of American space operations through advanced on-orbit servicing and logistics. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado — with a strategic presence in Washington, D.C. — we enable national security, civil, and commercial missions to thrive by extending the life, agility, and resilience of space assets. As the U.S. subsidiary of Astroscale, our mission is aligned with a global vision: to secure the safe and sustainable use of space for the benefit of future generations. We design, build, and operate cutting-edge on-orbit solutions tailored to our customers’ needs, while drawing on Astroscale’s worldwide network to accelerate innovation and delivery. Astroscale U.S. maintains full in-house engineering, development, and operations capabilities to ensure we meet the complex demands of today’s most critical space missions. With a growing portfolio of U.S. government and commercial contracts, and leadership roles in key industry and policy forums, Astroscale U.S. is not just supporting the space domain, we’re redefining its future.

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