Head of Global Communications

Join to apply for the Head of Global Communications role at The Exploration Company . Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refueled in orbit and transport cargo—and potentially humans—in the longer run.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute the company’s global communications and branding strategy, aligned with company objectives, brand, and mission, including targeted in‑country strategies for France, Germany, Italy, the United States, and the UAE.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tier‑one media outlets (e.g., Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Le Monde, Handelsblatt, Corriere della Sera) across the aforementioned markets.
• Drive proactive media outreach and secure impactful coverage to position the company as a leader in the space sector.
• Collaborate with Government/Lobbying teams on government‑related communications, ensuring alignment with political stakeholders, space agencies, and regulatory bodies.
• Partner closely with the CEO and ExCom team to support lobbying activities, including message framing, briefings, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Lead the creation of high‑quality, consistent content for press releases, videos, thought leadership, speeches, social media, newsletters, and internal channels.
• Manage external corporate events (for recruiting, business development, procurement, policy, and industry) to ensure brand visibility, employer branding, and thought leadership presence.
• Drive internal communications to strengthen culture, support employee engagement, and ensure information flow across teams.
• Develop crisis communication protocols and manage responses during high‑visibility events.
• Oversee external investor communications—including funding announcements, milestones, and financial updates—in collaboration with the Finance/Investor Relations team.
• Position the company effectively for Series B+ fundraising rounds and beyond.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in communications, public affairs, or media relations, ideally in the space, aerospace, or deep‑tech industries.
• Proven track record in designing and executing global and multi‑country communications strategies.
• Strong technical communication skills in the space or deep‑tech sectors.
• Strong network of senior journalists and demonstrated success in securing impactful coverage in top‑tier outlets.
• Government communications or lobbying experience, with the ability to align messaging for political stakeholders.
• Experience working directly with C‑level executives on high‑stakes communications, investor relations, and fundraising positioning (Series B+ and beyond).
• Strong content creation skills across multiple formats—press releases, thought leadership, speeches, social media, newsletters, and internal communications.
• Experience organizing and executing high‑profile corporate events and engaging internal events for distributed teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead crisis communications strategies in fast‑moving environments.
• Startup or high‑growth company experience, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, resource‑constrained environment.
• Highly autonomous working style with minimal need for day‑to‑day management, operating as the primary point of contact for tier‑one media and key stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French, German, or Italian is a strong plus.
• Experience in the U.S. space industry is a strong plus.

Why You Should Join Us

• Agile culture—fast decision‑making while maintaining focus on goals and systems.
• Open and collaborative environment—transparent about risks and obstacles to foster cooperation.
• Fun workplace—refueling our energy by democratizing space. It’s a unique opportunity; are you up for the challenge?

We’d love to hear from you if you wish to be part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate, including visa sponsorship where applicable.

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