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Social Media Manager

Astroforge, Seal Beach, CA, United States


Social Media Manager Seal Beach

Marketing Communications

In office

Full-time

About the Company AstroForge is building the world’s first commercial asteroid mining company. We design, build, and operate deep-space spacecraft capable of reaching, characterizing, and operating at near-Earth and deep-space asteroids. Backed by significant private investment and supported by active NASA and Department of Defense engagements, AstroForge is pioneering a new class of dual-use deep-space missions spanning planetary defense, space domain awareness, and in-space resource utilization.

Role Overview AstroForge is looking for a Social Media Manager to lead the company’s social presence and help shape how AstroForge shows up online. This role will manage social media for AstroForge as well as select C-suite and department leaders, turning highly technical work into clear, engaging content that reaches well beyond the existing space audience.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who can think strategically, move quickly, and execute at a high level across content planning, writing, publishing, and performance analysis. You should be excited by the challenge of making complex topics legible and compelling to the general public without losing technical credibility.

Key Responsibilities

Own AstroForge’s social media strategy across company channels

Manage social media presence for AstroForge and select C-suite and department heads

Plan and execute social campaigns tied to launches, mission updates, partnerships, hiring, and major company moments

Build and manage a repeatable content calendar across key platforms

Write, edit, and publish platform-native content that matches AstroForge’s voice

Translate complex space, engineering, mining, and industrial topics into clear, exciting, and accessible storytelling

Grow AstroForge’s audience beyond core space fandom into broader technology, business, policy, and mainstream audiences

Partner closely with communications, design, leadership, recruiting, and technical teams to turn internal work into external stories

Identify timely opportunities for AstroForge to participate in relevant cultural and industry conversations

Track channel performance, campaign results, and audience insights to refine strategy over time

Support executive thought leadership by shaping posts, narratives, and online presence for key leaders

Qualifications

3+ years in social media, communications, content marketing, or a related role

Strong writing and editing skills with a clear feel for voice, pacing, and platform-native content

Experience managing brand and executive social media accounts

Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail

Ability to translate complex or technical subjects into content that is engaging and easy to understand

Experience planning and executing social campaigns from concept through reporting

Familiarity with social scheduling, analytics, and reporting tools

Ability to manage multiple projects, move quickly, and maintain high standards under tight timelines

Work onsite full-time at our HQ in Seal Beach, CA

Occasional travel to support events and/or conferences

Preferred

Experience at a startup, agency, or in‑house brand/communications team

Experience working with technical, industrial, aerospace, hardware, or deep tech subjects

Strong understanding of platform-native content across X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and short‑form video

Experience supporting founder, executive, or thought‑leader social presence

Strong instincts for audience development beyond niche enthusiast communities

Familiarity with creative production workflows across design, video, and brand content

Why Join AstroForge

Help define the visual language of a category‑defining space company

Work alongside a team building real deep‑space missions and hardware

Competitive salary, equity, full health coverage, and 401(k) match

Opportunity to have your work fly in space

Salary $74,250 - $95,500

ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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