Executive Communications Manager, Planet

• Experience: 6-8 years of relevant work experience in executive communications, corporate communications, or a related field, preferably within a high-growth technology environment
• Executive Presence: Ability to work directly with C-suite leaders, providing firm, actionable feedback and navigating dynamic personalities with many competing priorities
• Exceptional Writing: A master storyteller with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling positions for a non-technical, global audience. Immaculate attention to detail
• Strategic Agility: Success in developing earned and owned media programs that deliver measurable brand awareness and credibility. You’re a self-starter who thrives on proactivity and bringing things to the table vs. waiting to be asked

Desirable

• Planet is looking for a strategic and proven Executive Communications Manager to shape and amplify the thought leadership platforms of our senior leadership team
• This role will sit within the Communications team and be responsible for crafting high-impact narratives that bridge the gap between our technical innovations in space and their real-world impact across commercial and government applications
• You will be the primary communications partner for our CEO and a strategic advisor to our broader executive bench, ensuring a consistent and compelling leadership presence across speaking events, press and podcast engagements, and influencer collaborations
• Ideal candidates are passionate about Planet's mission to image the world every day and make change visible, accessible, and actionable
• Executive Thought Leadership: Serve as the primary communications lead for Planet’s CEO developing and expanding a narrative that combines space, AI, sustainability, security, and more
• Content Strategy & Creation: Lead the strategy and execution of high-level content, including top tier press opportunities,op-eds, keynote presentations, and long form messaging for major industry shifts. Collaborate closely with social media lead on owned content and profile growth
• Global Event Presence: Drive executive strategy and presence at top-tier global forums such as the Munich Security Conference (MSC), World Economic Forum, and more
• Executive Bench Support: Act as a strategic advisor and ghostwriter for our executive bench, including Ashley Johnson (President & CFO), Robbie Schingler (Co-Founder & CSO), James Mason (Chief Space Officer), and Charlie Candy (Chief Revenue Officer)
• Internal & External Alignment: Collaborate closely with Marketing, Government Affairs, and Product teams to ensure executive messaging is synchronized with Planet’s core values, mission, and commercial objectives

• Deadline: September 3, 2026 by 11:59pm PT