Public Relations Manager, BlackSky Global

• Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent length of relevant professional PR experience
• At least seven years of relevant experience. Demonstrated ability in creating and managing global-reaching earned media campaigns that deliver measurable story results against pre-defined objectives
• An active mind. Must work very well under pressure and can flow within the dynamics of multiple editorial deadlines
• A quick and enthusiastic learner. Inquisitive and resourceful, with exceptional negotiation, persuasion, and communication skills
• Exhibits a healthy balance of risk-taking and discernment, with on-the-fly complex problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong organizational skills as a good time manager and effective multi-tasker
• A passion for the space industry and a natural grasp for technology and cultural megatrends shaping our world

Desirable

• As the Manager of Public Relations, you will report to the Director of External Communications and collaboratively conceive of, develop, and execute high-visibility global-reaching international security and economy story campaigns that support BlackSky’s business objectives
• This high-velocity, individual contributor role will contribute directly to shaping BlackSky’s reputation in the news and other avenues of earned media
• As a key member of the “First-to-Know” public relations team, actively conceive of, creatively develop, and collaboratively execute high-visibility global-reaching international security and economy story campaigns
• Collaborate with leadership and internal subject matter experts to train/prepare spokespersons and create supporting campaign assets, not limited to briefing documents, outward-facing briefing materials and news announcements, imagery, and other creative visual assets
• Manage all operational aspects of media relations activities, i.e. curating and maintaining a database of key reporters, third-party national security analysts and experts, and managing channels of communication
• Measure and communicate insights around the qualitative and quantitative impact of media activities. Use these insights to continually optimize BlackSky’s earned media efforts (we use Meltwater currently)
• Other job-related duties as assigned