Communications & Campaign Specialist

Communications & Campaign Specialist

Location: Reston, VA, US, 20191 Work Arrangement: Hybrid Job ID: 1226
At SES Space & Defense, we are a trusted partner ensuring mission success for customers operating in the most demanding environments. As part of SES S.A., a global leader in satellite-enabled connectivity, we deliver multi-orbit, end-to-end satellite and technology solutions that provide secure, reliable, and high-bandwidth communications across the globe. Our differentiated multi-orbit architecture combines GEO and MEO satellite systems with integrated terrestrial and network infrastructure to deliver resilient, low-latency, high-throughput connectivity at a global scale. With more than 120 satellites covering nearly the entire world, a global ground network, and thousands of deployed terminals supporting over 5,000 government missions annually, SES Space and Defense is a trusted partner to the U.S. Federal Government and national security community, allied governments, NATO, and agencies including NASA for mission-critical communications. We strive to be the only solution when success is critical and recognize our people as our competitive advantage. At SES Space & Defense, you'll work alongside a mission-driven team committed to integrity, honor, and accountability, delivering real-world impact across today's most critical missions.
What You'll Do

The Communications & Campaign Specialist supports the execution of integrated marketing and communications initiatives across internal and external channels. Working under the direction of the Vice President of Marketing & Communications, this role helps ensure communications are timely, accurate, consistent, and aligned with the company's strategic positioning, messaging framework, and brand standards. Serving as a central coordinator for communications and campaign execution, you will partner with executives, business development, product management, creative resources, external agencies, and corporate shared services to deliver high-quality marketing and communications initiatives. While the initial focus is on communications execution and campaign coordination, this position is intentionally designed to grow alongside the Marketing & Communications organization as new capabilitiesincluding marketing automation, campaign management, digital marketing, analytics, AI-enabled workflows, and customer engagementare introduced. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career marketing professional who is excited to build modern marketing capabilities while making a meaningful impact on the growth of the organization.
Coordinate and execute internal communications that keep employees informed, engaged, and aligned with company priorities, including:
Coordinating company newsletters
Drafting and publishing leadership announcements
Supporting employee communications initiatives
Managing intranet content
Coordinating digital signage content
Maintaining internal editorial calendars
Supporting corporate announcements
Providing communications support for company meetings, town halls, and events
Support external communications activities that strengthen the company's visibility, credibility, and reputation, including:
Drafting and coordinating press releases
Maintaining media distribution lists
Coordinating executive announcements
Supporting award submissions
Assisting with speaking engagement communications
Maintaining external communications calendars
Coordinating public relations activities with internal stakeholders and external agencies
Coordinate the ongoing management and continuous improvement of the corporate website and digital communications channels, including:
Publishing website updates
Coordinating blog content
Developing and maintaining landing pages
Applying SEO best practices
Performing website quality assurance
Coordinating with external website development partners
Monitoring website performance and analytics
Recommending opportunities for continuous improvement
Coordinate execution of the company's social media strategy across corporate channels, including:
Developing editorial calendars
Creating and publishing content
Scheduling posts
Monitoring audience engagement
Supporting executive social media initiatives
Promoting campaigns and events
Tracking and reporting performance metrics
Support the planning, coordination, and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across multiple communications channels, including:
Email marketing campaigns
Campaign scheduling and coordination
Landing page creation
Advertising coordination
Event promotion
Content distribution
Sales enablement communications
Campaign performance reporting
Support implementation and ongoing operation of marketing automation capabilities, including:
Email workflows
Audience segmentation
Forms and landing pages
Lead nurturing campaigns
CRM integration support
Campaign analytics
Marketing database management
Monitor communications performance and identify opportunities to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and business impact across website analytics, campaign performance, email engagement, social media, public relations, and other marketing performance indicators
Who You Are

You are a curious and highly organized marketing professional who enjoys bringing ideas to life through thoughtful communication and well-executed campaigns. You combine strong writing and project coordination skills with an eagerness to learn new technologies, embrace AI-enabled workflows, and continuously improve how marketing supports business objectives. You thrive in collaborative environments, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and delivering high-quality work. Whether supporting executive communications, coordinating integrated campaigns, or improving the organization's digital presence, you approach every project with professionalism, creativity, and a customer-focused mindset. Most importantly, you are excited to help build a modern Marketing & Communications organization that strengthens the SES Space & Defense brand and supports long-term business growth.
Key Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related discipline
Zero to three years of professional experience, including internships
Excellent written, editing, and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and project coordination skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Demonstrated curiosity and commitment to continuous learning
Experience with Microsoft 365 preferred
Familiarity with WordPress or other content management systems preferred
Experience managing LinkedIn and other social media platforms preferred
Exposure to marketing automation platforms such as HubSpot or Marketo preferred
Familiarity with Google Analytics or similar reporting tools preferred
Experience using AI tools to improve productivity and content development preferred
Experience using project management platforms such as Microsoft Planner, Asana, Monday.com, or similar tools preferred
Interest in defense, aerospace, government, or technology markets preferred
SES Space & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.