Media Relations Senior Specialist

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the PR and social team with developing, executing, and tracking media relations plans and results, supporting effective news management and Business Unit coordination.
• Help prepare, arrange, and occasionally oversee media events, press conferences, and briefings, serving as a secondary point of contact for media inquiries.
• Discover and create proactive story ideas and pitches that enhance Blue Origin's brand.
• Assist in establishing, fine-tuning, and maintaining crisis communication policies, protocols, and documents.
• Begin cultivating relationships with media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers.
• Write and copy-edit various content, including press releases, articles, opinion pieces, captions, internal memos, and multimedia assets, ensuring narratives are compelling and accurate.
• Use media monitoring and analytics tools to measure impact and adjust strategies based on insights.
• Work closely with internal communications, social media, creative, and marketing teams to propose and share stories and content about Blue Origin's achievements.
• Stay informed about industry developments, competitor activities, emerging technologies, and digital platforms to identify new engagement opportunities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or Public Relations is preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in public relations or journalism.
• Comfortable leveraging data and actionable analytics to drive stories, investment, and results.
• Excellent communication and specifically-writing skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice to Have

• Experience within high-tech and space industries.
• Experience with media monitoring and analytics tools.
• Passion for space exploration and understanding of industry trends.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Journalism, Communications, or Public Relations (preferred).
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in public relations or journalism.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus based on individual contributions and company results.
• Eligibility for benefits varies by role; please check with your recruiter.