MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Rocket Lab’s Marketing & Communications team are the storytellers behind Rocket Lab who inspire people outside and inside the business to believe in our mission. Through media relations, social media, video production, events, and design, the Marketing & Communications team works across the entire business to translate literal rocket science and complex ideas into stories and messages that resonate with key audiences. 

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Based onsite at our global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, Rocket Lab is looking for a Marketing & Communications Manager – Space Systems who can translate complex spacecraft technology into simple, compelling verbal and visual language tailored to a wide and ever-evolving group of audiences.

You’ll own product messaging and positioning for Rocket Lab’s rapidly expanding space systems business. You will play a leading role in shaping how we talk about our technology, internally and externally, and create materials that bring our technology to life. This is a highly cross-functional role working closely with engineering, business development, executive and communications teams to help the world understand Rocket Lab is far more than a launch company.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Develop targeted messaging about Rocket Lab’s space systems products and services for our key audiences: investors, customers, government stakeholders, regulators, internal team members.
• Create compelling materials in support of business development: one-pagers, pitch decks, case studies, website and social content, brochures, and presentations.
• Write compelling stories our missions, technology and vision for multiple platforms including: blog posts, press releases, social media, scripts, and speeches.
• Work closely with technical and business development teams to ensure accuracy, customer relevance, and message alignment for maximum impact.
• Lead planning and implementation for new programs and product launches.
• Identify opportunities for Rocket Lab to feature wherever our audience is paying attention: podcasts, newsletters, influencers, YouTubers, and new media platforms.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the wider market and competitors to compelling, timely, and differentiated messaging.
• Event management including key conferences and customer experience events.
• Work with designers, photographers, and videographers to create compelling visual content.
• This role currently has no direct reports, but it’s likely this role will lead and mentor new team members in time as we grow.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in product marketing or related roles.
• Exceptional storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling and accessible narratives for diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams (engineering, BD, legal, GovOps).
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills with attention to detail and clarity.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends, as needed.
• Ability to work onsite full time in Long Beach CA with domestic and international travel as needed. Rocket Lab is big on in-person collaboration and having our comms/marketing team close to the hardware and teams building it. Relocation packages available.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive or tech industries.
• Creator skills: you can design, shoot, or edit content yourself.
• Security clearance.
• Familiarity with legal and compliance frameworks like ITAR, EAR and IP protection
• Keen interest in space.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.   
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.  
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings. 
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise. 

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS 

Rocket Lab’s Marketing & Communications team are the storytellers behind Rocket Lab who inspire people outside and inside the business to believe in our mission. Through media relations, social media, video production, events, and design, the Marketing & Communications team works across the entire business to translate literal rocket science and complex ideas into stories and messages that resonate with key audiences.   

EVENTS & MERCHANDISE COORDINATOR - (6 month contract)

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Events and Merchandise Coordinator will lead the planning and execution of events including tradeshows, launch viewing parties, VIP tours, team events, and more. This role will lead event logistics and construction management (tradeshow booths), booking travel, project management, and vendor management. In addition, this role will be responsible for coordinating our highly sought after merchandise that features heavily in these events. This role requires travel up to 25% of the time to support events across U.S. locations. 

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: 

• Identify and manage vendors including tradespeople, exhibit builders, A/V teams, lighting designers, caterers, conference venues, merchandise suppliers, hotels, and other specialists to ensure flawless booth construction and activation.  
• Own and maintain all event documents including production schedules, layouts, booth designs, and post-event debriefs.
• Order and manage swag/merchandise, brochures and brand collateral, ensuring all event assets reflect brand standards and storytelling objectives.
• Partner with internal teams (business development, government operations, talent acquisition, and marketing) to ensure events meet strategic objectives. 
• Serve as on-site lead for event execution, managing real-time logistics, vendor coordination, build adjustments and troubleshooting under pressure. 
• Plan and execute internal events, launch viewing celebrations at HQ and our launch sites, and support VIP facility tours. 
• Coordinate with merchandise suppliers to ensure web store is always stocked and place customer orders for mission-specific merchandise.  

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:  

• High School Diploma and 4+ years of event experience with a track record of effectively managing events end-to- end. 
• Experience planning high-touch, bespoke events, and large-scale trade shows.
• Experience providing a disciplined approach to event management from strategic planning and flawless execution to post-event reporting.
• Proven ability to work effectively and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

 THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:  

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to anticipate needs and execute.
• A positive and a can-do mindset is essential. 
• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive or tech industries.
• Creator skills: ability to design, shoot, or edit content independently.
• Strong interest in space and Rocket Lab’s mission.  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.   
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.  
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings. 
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.