Social Media Manager

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr