Join a digital marketing team serving the global space sector
If you are flexible, creative, collaborative and a wizard with words, we want to hear from you.
We are looking for a remote account executive to join our global, award-winning team as we continue to support an international client base connecting the benefits of space technology to Earth-based applications. The ideal candidate will be experienced in project management, proactive, confident, media-savvy, skilled at translating technical information into digestible content, and have a genuine passion for the space sector. Sound like you? Read through the full job description below, and find out how to get in touch!
About AstroAgency
AstroAgency is the world leading space industry communications firm, established in 2019 to blend market intelligence with digital marketing. Headquartered in Edinburgh, but a presence across more than 10 countries, our team provides some of the biggest names in the global space value chain with strategic marketing support: a unique combination of branding, digital marketing, social media, media relations, public affairs and events, plus technical market analysis, sector insights and network introductions.
Established by experienced industry experts, AstroAgency has secured over 80 commercial and government agency space clients, from launch vehicles, satellite manufacturers, spaceports and downstream data companies to established suppliers from adjacent markets looking to sell into the fast-growing space sector.
The Public Relations Executive Role
As an account executive at AstroAgency, you will play a vital part in our dynamic, diverse team, supporting impactful communications in the global space sector. This role offers the opportunity to grow professionally while working closely alongside high-profile industry leaders, clients, agencies, and media partners.
Daily Responsibilities
- Play a pivotal role in handling many of the day-to-day activities for the public relations team, including working with senior members of the team to help oversee projects, connecting across our sector team leads, and providing client counsel.
- Be flexible and facilitate teamwork; coordinate team resources and create opportunities for junior staff to take on more responsibility; fully utilise agency resources to deliver industry-leading work for your clients.
- Demonstrate ability to develop high-quality written materials, including pitch letters, media materials, social copy, client correspondence, etc.
- Support in the implementation of strategic plans and communications campaigns across key stakeholders that are aligned with client business objectives and deliver results.
- Develop relationships and coordinate correspondence with external audiences: third-party organisations, space professionals, media, etc.
- Develop internal and client-facing recaps and reports showcasing our work and reinforcing opportunities to grow future engagements.
Qualifications
- Experience preferred but not essential from tech, space or general corporate communications within a communications agency or in-house team.
- A thirst for knowledge, interest and desire to work in the ever-changing world of space and communications.
- Skilled at applied strategic thinking; anticipating issues, trends, and connections, and translating those insights into actionable ideas for the client and the agency.
- A collaborative team member, with strong project management and problem-solving skills and ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to communicate technical data and information into lay language that resonates across client stakeholders.
- Keen understanding of the role of digital media in integrated communications strategies as well as traditional, digital and social media space environments.
- Ability to contribute to strategic outreach plans to external audiences via social platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.), third-party organisations, space professionals, media and influencers.
- Ability to effectively supervise and train interns or junior-level account staff, provide quality control, determine workflow and assignments.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to develop press materials and communications plans.
- Interest in developing strong media pitch angles and pitch story ideas to reporters.
- Strong client relationship skills and the ability to successfully represent AstroAgency and client companies to key stakeholders.
- Committed to cultivating diverse teams and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Agency benefits
- Remote working, with opportunity to travel for industry leading events
- Flexible hours
- 24 days holiday + public holidays + birthday day
- Unpaid flexi holidays
- Personalised professional development programme
- Company sick pay (after 6 months) with tiers
- Discretionary performance-related bonus
- Pension auto-enrolment with Nest after 3 months
- Shared parental leave
- Membership of The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) the world’s largest professional body for public affairs, PR, and communications
Applications closed.
