Social Media Specialist

The Social Media Specialist will support the Marketing & Communications team by executing a high-tempo, content-driven social media strategy aligned with company objectives. This role is responsible for capturing, creating, and publishing content that highlights Stratolaunch’s capabilities, programs, and milestones.

This is an on-site role requiring real-time content capture and the ability to translate complex aerospace topics into clear, compelling, and accurate messaging. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, with proven experience and ability in content creation, video production, and digital storytelling.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and publish social media content aligned with company priorities, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and AP style consistency
• Translate complex aerospace and technical concepts into clear, engaging content for external audiences
• Capture and produce photo and video content, including short-form clips, flight-related visuals, and behind-the-scenes material
• Edit video (Premiere Pro) and create graphics (Photoshop) for social and marketing use
• Manage and execute the social media content calendar, maintaining a consistent posting cadence
• Track approvals for social media content and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements
• Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual analytics reports, including performance metrics, trends, and insights
• Benchmark company performance against industry peers and identify opportunities for growth
• Plan and execute content that supports marketing campaigns, industry initiatives, and company priorities
• Schedule, coordinate, and conduct interviews with employees
• Develop employee spotlight content and internal storytelling features
• Assist with PowerPoint template updates, slide development, and visual assets
• Organize and maintain digital media libraries, ensuring assets are properly archived and accessible
• Provide on-site support for events, tours, and media engagements through content capture and coordination, including acting as an escort when required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Aerospace, or related field
• 2–3 years of experience in social media, communications, or content creation
• Demonstrated experience in: Video editing and end-to-end production
• Photography and videography
• Graphic design and visual storytelling
• Strong writing skills required, including: AP style proficiency
• Technical writing ability
• Ability to adapt tone for public, government, and industry audiences
• Proficiency with: Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe Photoshop
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage content pipelines, approvals, and large media libraries

 

Required Knowledge & Experience

• Familiarity with aerospace and aviation terminology and concepts
• Ability to understand and communicate technical flight and program information accurately
• Familiarity with government and congressional language, including how to communicate about policymakers and public sector stakeholders

 

Additional Requirements

• Must be available to work on-site in Mojave, CA
• Ability to support event-based and schedule-driven work as needed
• Comfortable working in and around aircraft operational environments in compliance with safety requirements