Content Marketing Specialist (Contract) Job at Skyways in Austin

Join to apply for the Content Marketing Specialist (Contract) role at Skyways Skyways is a fast-growing startup based in Austin, TX, supported by top Silicon Valley investors including Y Combinator. Though we’re early-stage, our vehicles are already in production and in the hands of paying commercial customers. With robust financial backing and government partnerships accelerating our momentum, there’s never been a better time to join us and help build the future of transportation! The Opportunity We’re looking for a Content Marketing Specialist who can immerse themselves in our world—joining flight tests, walking the production floor, and visiting customer demonstrations. Your job is to capture and tell the Skyways story in a way that is engaging, credible, and accessible for customers, investors, and the public. This role is perfect for a creative storyteller with a journalist’s eye, a marketer’s instinct, and the ability to shoot and edit photos and video. If you thrive on being close to the story instead of just writing about it, you’ll fit right in. The position will start at roughly 20 hours per week, with the potential to grow into a full-time, 40-hour role as you become more embedded with the team. What You'll Do: Plan and produce a variety of content, including written, photo, and video content from daily technical wins, field tests, and customer demos Write blog posts and social media content Create employee, customer, and partner stories through interviews and case studies Collaborate with leadership, engineering, and flight teams to find new story opportunities and ensure all content aligns with the Skyways brand voice Provide content for newsletters, investor updates, and customer-facing decks Support media and PR efforts with visuals and build an internal media library of photos and video clips What You'll Bring: 3-5+ years of experience in content marketing, journalism, or multimedia storytelling. Experience in aerospace, robotics, defense, or tech is preferred Strong interviewing skills to talk with engineers, operators, and executives Proven ability to capture and edit high-quality photos and video in fast-moving environments Excellent writing skills for both short-form social media content and long-form articles Comfortable working in the field at flight test sites and production facilities The ability to manage projects from start to finish Bonus Points: Experience managing social media accounts, especially LinkedIn, for a B2B or tech brand Direct experience in the aerospace, aviation, or robotics industry Proficiency with specific photo/video editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr