Employer Brand Content Specialist

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air‑launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost‑effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.

Stratolaunch is seeking a creative, strategic, and highly collaborative Employer Brand & Content Specialist to help define and amplify how our company is perceived by current and future talent. This role will sit at the intersection of Talent Acquisition, Marketing, Communications, and business leadership, owning employer brand initiatives while creating compelling content that showcases our mission, people, culture, and technical achievements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Own and evolve Stratolaunch’s employer brand strategy in alignment with business growth, hiring priorities, and brand standards

Partner closely with Talent Acquisition, Marketing, Communications, and business leaders to develop employer brand campaigns that support recruiting goals

Assess and improve the end‑to‑end candidate experience across major touchpoints including job ads, career site, social channels, recruiting events, recruiter messaging, and interview experience

Create, write, and edit compelling content including social posts, captions, employee spotlights, leadership features, recruiting campaign copy, event promotion, and candidate‑facing messaging

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to capture and communicate company milestones, technical breakthroughs, program achievements, workforce stories, and cultural moments leveraging our Intranet and other communication channels

Support executive and leader visibility efforts by helping shape external‑facing content for conferences, panels, events, and thought leadership opportunities

Partner with designers, photographers, videographers, and outside vendors as needed to produce visual assets that strengthen storytelling and audience engagement

Support recruiting event strategy and execution, including hiring events, university outreach, military and veteran initiatives, and experiential talent campaigns

Develop tools, templates, and enablement resources that help recruiters and hiring managers communicate a consistent and compelling employer value proposition

Monitor brand and campaign performance metrics and provide recommendations to improve engagement, reach, candidate conversion, and overall hiring impact

Ensure content and messaging align with internal brand standards and applicable compliance requirements, including sensitivity to ITAR, export control, proprietary information, and customer considerations

Manage the Stratolaunch branding guidelines and content

Manage the company store, merchandise selection, and orders to support events like tradeshows and recruiting

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong understanding of employer branding, recruiting marketing, social media strategy, and content development

Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate technical subject matter into accessible, compelling content

Proven ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and deadlines in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment

Experience building programs or processes from the ground up with a high degree of ownership and accountability

Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with recruiters, engineers, executives, and communications partners

Strong judgment and professionalism in handling sensitive or technical information

Comfortable using performance metrics to evaluate campaigns and guide content strategy

Ability to balance creativity with structure, process, and business objectives

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Human Resources, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered

5+ years of experience in employer branding, recruiting marketing, social media, communications, content strategy, or related work

Experience developing content for brand, recruiting, executive, or corporate social channels required

Experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, engineering, hardware, or other highly technical industries strongly preferred

Experience partnering with Talent Acquisition teams and understanding recruiting workflows strongly preferred

Experience with visual storytelling, photography, videography, or creative asset development is a plus

Familiarity with LinkedIn, employer review/job platforms, content planning tools, and analytics/reporting tools preferred

Familiarity with compliance considerations relevant to aerospace/defense environments is a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is located in either Mojave, CA or Washington, DC

Frequent travel required to Washington D.C., Mojave Spaceport, and other domestic locations

BENEFITS
Base salary and leveling are established on a case‑by‑case basis. We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews.

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500

This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.

EEO STATEMENT
Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees’ and applicants’ time with us, especially with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. For purposes of transparency, U.S. citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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