Director of Communications (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite at the Broomfield, Colorado headquarters; applicants must be U.S. Persons and eligible to work in the United States. Relocation support is available.

Salary: $158,869–$187,707 per year

Company

hirify.global develops spacecraft buses, integrated satellites, and turnkey missions for Very Low Earth Orbit below 300 km.

What you will do

• Lead social media strategy and hirify.global’s external presence across press, media relationships, conferences, panels, and speaking opportunities.
• Build the content strategy and editorial calendar, producing social posts, thought leadership, press materials, and executive commentary.
• Prepare executives for media appearances and manage the company’s reputation proactively.
• Translate contracts, technical milestones, partnerships, and space missions into announcements and campaigns in collaboration with engineering, business development, and government relations.
• Direct visual and video production that makes complex technical subjects accessible to industry and general audiences.
• Plan industry events, sponsorships, customer engagements, and partnerships with creative agencies, contractors, and vendors.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field, including space, defense, or a related industry experience.
• Strong record of producing high-quality writing for social media, press, and executive communications.
• Existing press relationships in the space and defense industries and experience serving as the primary media contact.
• Visual and creative judgment, including directing photo and video production to a high standard.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, vendors, multi-stakeholder projects, and large-scale industry events.
• Ability to independently own broad scopes and translate complex technical material into clear communications.

Culture & Benefits

• In-person, first-principles working environment with a strong emphasis on speed, urgency, and ownership.
• Employee equity compensation.
• 4% direct 401(k) match and health insurance covering 100% of employees and 75% of dependents.
• Parental leave, childcare coverage, flexible vacation and sick time from day one, and 12 company holidays.
• $100 monthly wellness benefit and relocation support.