Marketing & Communications Manager

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

Rocket Lab’s Marketing & Communications team are the storytellers behind Rocket Lab who inspire people outside and inside the business to believe in our mission. Through media relations, social media, video production, events, and design, the Marketing & Communications team works across the entire business to translate literal rocket science and complex ideas into stories and messages that resonate with key audiences.

Based onsite at our global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, Rocket Lab is looking for a Marketing & Communications Manager – Space Systems who can translate complex spacecraft technology into simple, compelling verbal and visual language tailored to a wide and ever-evolving group of audiences.

You’ll own product messaging and positioning for Rocket Lab’s rapidly expanding space systems business. You will play a leading role in shaping how we talk about our technology, internally and externally, and create materials that bring our technology to life. This is a highly cross-functional role working closely with engineering, business development, executive and communications teams to help the world understand Rocket Lab is far more than a launch company.

• Develop targeted messaging about Rocket Lab’s space systems products and services for our key audiences: investors, customers, government stakeholders, regulators, internal team members.
• Create compelling materials in support of business development: one-pagers, pitch decks, case studies, website and social content, brochures, and presentations.
• Write compelling stories of our missions, technology and vision for multiple platforms including: blog posts, press releases, social media, scripts, and speeches.
• Work closely with technical and business development teams to ensure accuracy, customer relevance, and message alignment for maximum impact.
• Lead planning and implementation for new programs and product launches.
• Identify opportunities for Rocket Lab to feature wherever our audience is paying attention: podcasts, newsletters, influencers, You Tubers, and new media platforms.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the wider market and competitors to craft compelling, timely, and differentiated messaging.
• Event management including key conferences and customer experience events.
• Work with designers, photographers, and videographers to create compelling visual content.
• This role currently has no direct reports, but it’s likely this role will lead and mentor new team members in time as we grow.

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in product marketing or related roles.
• Exceptional storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling and accessible narratives for diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams (engineering, BD, legal, Gov Ops).
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills with attention to detail and clarity.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends, as needed.
• Ability to work onsite full time in Long Beach CA with…