Senior Communications Specialist (f/m/d)
Job description
Senior Communications Specialist at Isar Aerospace, reporting to the Head of Communications, responsible for developing and executing external communications initiatives to strengthen the company's reputation and position it as a leading force in Europe's space ecosystem.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
- Languages
- English – fluent, German – fluent
What you'll do
- Develop and execute external communications strategies that strengthen Isar Aerospace's positioning and reputation
- Build strong relationships with national and international media, proactively generating coverage opportunities and managing media inquiries
- Identify opportunities to position Isar Aerospace and its leadership across key topics including space, technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and industrial policy
- Create high-impact communications materials, including press releases, key messages, Q&As, speeches, presentations, opinion pieces, and executive communications
- Support executive visibility through speaking engagements, conferences, interviews, podcasts, and thought leadership initiatives
- Translate complex technical, operational, and strategic topics into compelling stories for external audiences
- Drive storytelling around launches, products, partnerships, company milestones, and strategic developments
- Support crisis communications, issues management, and reputation-related topics
- Collaborate across Communications, Public Affairs, Commercial, and other teams to ensure consistent messaging
- Support internal communication with leadership messaging, briefings, and presentations
- Monitor media, industry developments, and communications performance to identify opportunities and reputational risks
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of experience in external communications, media relations, journalism, or strategic communications
- Strong understanding of the German and international media landscape
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills across different audiences and channels
- Proven ability to develop compelling narratives and identify positioning opportunities
- Ability to translate complex technical, business, and policy topics into clear and engaging communications
- Experience managing senior stakeholders and supporting executive communications
- Strong judgment, discretion, and confidence in high-profile or fast-moving situations
- Fluent written and spoken English and German
Nice to have
- Other languages are a plus
Your team
Communications
Benefits
Flexible mobility budget: choice between a fully financed Deutschlandticket, JobRad bicycle leasing, FINN JobAuto, or a fuel allowance
- Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
- 30 days of vacation
- Company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
- Subsidised lunch
- Rental clothing with laundry service
- Sport Clubs membership (EGYM Wellpass)
- Individual learning allowance granted after the probation period
- Childcare allowance for non-school-age children
Apply
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About Isar Aerospace
At the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space
Isar Aerospace is a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.
Mission
Help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations
Key facts
- New Space / aerospace launch solutions
- Privately funded by world-leading technology investors
- Building launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit
- Making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before, disrupting a traditional industry