Media Relations Senior Specialist

Blue Origin

Seattle, WA

Full Time

Senior

131k-183k

20 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of Blue Origin's corporate functions, providing centralized support across business units, functions, and locations. We are seeking an experienced Public Relations senior specialist to focus on media and social media relations and communications execution. The ideal candidate will have proven PR or journalist experience, preferably within the high-tech and space industries, and will be a meticulous writer and copy editor, team player, data-driven, and passionate about space exploration. This is an on-site position with occasional travel, with preferred office locations at Rocket Park in Merritt Island, FL, or Blue Origin offices in Kent, WA, or Washington, DC.

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, accurate, and aligned with sales and brand growth objectives.
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 story and achievements.
Stay informed about industry developments, competitor activities, emerging technologies, and digital platforms to identify new opportunities for engagement.

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 the high-tech and space industries.
Experience with media monitoring and analytics tools.
Knowledge of industry developments, emerging technologies, and digital platforms.

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%.
Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonuses based on individual contributions and company results.

Working at Blue Origin

Blue Origin is dedicated to building an authentic workplace, fostering trust, equality, and teamwork. We support diversity and inclusion, and encourage applicants to apply even if they do not meet every desired qualification, emphasizing performance and potential over perfect matches.

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