Corporate Communications Manager

Virgin Galactic is building the world’s first commercial spaceline, and the story we tell matters as much as the ships we build. We’re looking for a Corporate Communications Manager to help shape and execute that narrative across media, executive communications, and corporate messaging. This hands-on role is ideal for a sharp writer and media relations professional who moves fast, has impeccable attention to detail, and understands the impact of precise language. You’ll join a lean, high-performing communications team and work directly with senior leaders on content and relationships that elevate Virgin Galactic’s public profile.

About the role

This high-visibility position demands strategic thinking, strong writing, hands-on execution, and the ability to pitch journalists on stories that keep Virgin Galactic top of mind. You’ll collaborate with teams across the company, advise senior leaders, and help set the standard for external communications while supporting company strategy through accountability and execution. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, creative thinker, and trusted advisor who can operate at both strategic and tactical levels in a fast-paced environment, reporting to the Vice President of Communications.

Responsibilities

• Support proactive and reactive media relations, including drafting press releases, pitches, briefing documents, and holding statements.
• Write and edit content for executive communications, such as op-eds, remarks, talking points, and LinkedIn posts.
• Track and monitor media coverage; flag issues, spot opportunities, and brief internal stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with a select portfolio of journalists and editors across aerospace, business, and lifestyle press.
• Coordinate with external PR agencies on day-to-day deliverables and ensure alignment with internal priorities.
• Contribute to editorial calendars, story pipelines, and announcement planning.
• Support crisis and issues communications as needed, working within established protocols.
• Collaborate across marketing, investor relations, and people teams to ensure message consistency.
• Build and maintain communications infrastructure, including playbooks, FAQs, and holding statements for team use.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate communications, PR, or a related field—agency or in-house.
• Direct experience managing media relationships.
• Exceptional writing ability: ability to clarify complex topics and make routine announcements engaging.
• Experience managing issues under pressure, including internal stakeholder coordination.
• Comfortable advising senior executives and operating with high visibility.
• Ability to handle multiple workstreams simultaneously without compromising quality.
• Trust, discretion, and good judgment in daily work.
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines while maintaining message integrity.
• Willingness to adjust thinking and behavior as needed.
• Timely, respectful, and open communication, receptive to other ideas.

Pay

The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $81,650.00–$124,600.00. The base pay offered will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience, and will consider internal equity. Additional compensation may include bonuses or long-term incentives, along with a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, depending on the position.

Benefits

For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, visit vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits.

Who We Are

Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. We are making space travel a reality, delivering spaceflight at an unprecedented frequency with next-generation space vehicles.

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