Director of Communications

About This Role:

Albedo is making Very Low Earth Orbit mainstream, and we’re looking for a versatile communications and marketing generalist to lead how we show up in the world. As Albedo’s first dedicated communications and marketing hire, you’ll build the function from the ground up, owning everything from social media, press, and content to events and external partners. Working closely with our founders and teams across engineering, BD, and government relations, you’ll translate Albedo’s milestones, missions, and technical breakthroughs into compelling stories while strengthening our brand and external presence across every channel.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead Albedo's social media presence and overall strategy for where and how Albedo and its leaders show up externally, from press and media relationships to conferences, panels, and speaking opportunities.
• Develop and own Albedo's content strategy and editorial calendar, writing original content, social posts, thought pieces, and executive commentary that establishes Albedo and VLEO as category leaders.
• Prepare executives for media appearances and press interviews and manage Albedo's reputation proactively rather than just reacting to it.
• Turn contracts, technical milestones, and partnerships into high-impact announcements and campaigns, working across engineering, BD, and government relations to identify what's worth communicating and translating into our messaging.
• Create and direct visual and video assets, translating complex technical subject matter into narratives that land with both industry insiders and smart outsiders.
• Plan and execute Albedo's presence at industry events, sponsorships, booths, side events, and executive/customer engagements.
• Manage Albedo’s event program and develop creative ideas for how we show up, from side events and customer engagements to new formats that make our presence more memorable.
• Build and manage a network of outside creative partners, agencies, and contractors to extend your capacity across content, design, video, events, and other projects.

Your Ideal Skills and Experience:

• At least 8 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, or a related field, including experience in space, defense, or other related industries.
• Track record of producing original, high-quality writing across social content, press materials, and executive-facing communications.
• Existing press relationships in the space and defense industry, and experience serving as a company's primary point of contact with press and media contacts.
• Demonstrated visual and creative judgment, including experience directing photo and video production to a high production standard.
• Experience planning and managing budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships for multi-stakeholder projects or events.
• History of owning broad, loosely defined scope with minimal oversight, prioritizing independently across competing demands.
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineers or technical subject-matter experts to translate complex material into clear, accessible communication.
• Experience planning and executing at industry conferences or comparable large-scale events.

Salary Range:

• $158,869 - $187,707 per year