Communications Intern (Summer 2026)
Astranis Space Technologies, San Francisco, CA, United States
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly sophisticated customers across the globe—large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.
Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
Communications Intern (Summer 2026)
Astranis is looking for a Communications Intern to support our external storytelling as we scale. You'll help draft communications assets, create content for social media, support media relations and other tasks that come up—while learning how a fast‑growing aerospace company communicates with different stakeholders.
This is a hands‑on role where you'll work closely with our Marketing team to help tell the story of how Astranis is transforming the connectivity industry. You'll gain exposure to product launches, customer announcements, and media strategy, all within a fast‑paced startup environment building technology that is launching into space.
Role
Draft content for internal and external communications to support product launches and company milestones.
Support media relations efforts by maintaining press lists, tracking coverage, and coordinating interview requests.
Help create content for social media channels, including LinkedIn posts, graphics, and video scripts.
Conduct research on industry trends, competitor messaging, and media landscape to inform communications strategy.
Collaborate with Marketing team to gather information and ensure accuracy in external messaging.
Monitor and track media coverage, compile news clips, and produce internal reports on press mentions and sentiment.
Maintain internal communications resources, including media kits, fact sheets, and spokesperson briefing materials.
Contribute to the development of case studies, customer testimonials, and impact stories that showcase Astranis’s work.
Requirements
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, or a related field, or recent graduate (within 1 year).
Strong writing skills with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences and formats.
Interest in aerospace, technology, or defense sectors. Curiosity and willingness to learn is essential.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Comfort working in a fast‑paced startup environment where priorities can shift quickly.
Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content creation tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.) is a plus.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—able to work collaboratively across teams and ask good questions.
Self‑starter who can take initiative, work independently, and follow through on assigned projects.
Can be in office 5 days a week.
Bonus
Experience in aerospace, defense, or telecommunications industries.
Understanding of and sensitivity to marketing across regions, languages, and cultures.
Passion for space technology and connecting the world.
Previous internship experience in communications, journalism, PR, or marketing.
The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required.
(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.
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As set forth in Astranis’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
Communications Intern (Summer 2026)
Astranis is looking for a Communications Intern to support our external storytelling as we scale. You'll help draft communications assets, create content for social media, support media relations and other tasks that come up—while learning how a fast‑growing aerospace company communicates with different stakeholders.
This is a hands‑on role where you'll work closely with our Marketing team to help tell the story of how Astranis is transforming the connectivity industry. You'll gain exposure to product launches, customer announcements, and media strategy, all within a fast‑paced startup environment building technology that is launching into space.
Role
Draft content for internal and external communications to support product launches and company milestones.
Support media relations efforts by maintaining press lists, tracking coverage, and coordinating interview requests.
Help create content for social media channels, including LinkedIn posts, graphics, and video scripts.
Conduct research on industry trends, competitor messaging, and media landscape to inform communications strategy.
Collaborate with Marketing team to gather information and ensure accuracy in external messaging.
Monitor and track media coverage, compile news clips, and produce internal reports on press mentions and sentiment.
Maintain internal communications resources, including media kits, fact sheets, and spokesperson briefing materials.
Contribute to the development of case studies, customer testimonials, and impact stories that showcase Astranis’s work.
Requirements
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, or a related field, or recent graduate (within 1 year).
Strong writing skills with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences and formats.
Interest in aerospace, technology, or defense sectors. Curiosity and willingness to learn is essential.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Comfort working in a fast‑paced startup environment where priorities can shift quickly.
Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content creation tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.) is a plus.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—able to work collaboratively across teams and ask good questions.
Self‑starter who can take initiative, work independently, and follow through on assigned projects.
Can be in office 5 days a week.
Bonus
Experience in aerospace, defense, or telecommunications industries.
Understanding of and sensitivity to marketing across regions, languages, and cultures.
Passion for space technology and connecting the world.
Previous internship experience in communications, journalism, PR, or marketing.
The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required.
(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.
Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Astranis’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC‑305, Page 1 of 1, OMB Control Number 1250‑0005, Expires 04/30/2026.
Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.
Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp .
How do you know if you have a disability? A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
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