Marketing Content Specialist

About the role

BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company that owns and operates the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform. We provide satellite imagery, automated analytics, and high-frequency monitoring services to military and intelligence organizations, as well as commercial companies. Our global team focuses on delivering foresight into critical matters affecting national security and the economy.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging and informative written content for blogs, social media posts, email campaigns, newsletters, and website copy.
• Manage BlackSky social media channels, including calendaring and planning, content creation, and engagement management.
• Capture visual content in BlackSky's offices and reports to the Senior Director, Marketing.
• Analyze content performance using analytics tools to track engagement and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with the design team to ensure content is visually appealing and aligned with brand guidelines.
• Create graphics and visuals in alignment with brand guidelines for use across digital channels.
• Auxiliary in developing editorial calendars and campaign timelines.
• Edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Stay updated with industry trends, content marketing best practices, and competitor digital content strategies.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Journalism, English, or Business (or equivalent experience).
• At least 4 years of experience in content marketing, corporate marketing, or digital marketing.
• Previous experience managing corporate social media accounts for B2B or B2G.
• Outstanding communication skills with the capacity to explain and translate complex technology concepts into simple narratives.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly for photo editing.
• Exceptional attention to detail, even when managing multiple deadlines.
• An understanding of basic design concepts.
• Proven ability to work with and influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.
• Familiarity with analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media insights) to measure content effectiveness.
• Strong research skills and willingness to take initiative on projects.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligibility for required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
• 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
• Employer matching donations
• Professional development
• Mac or PC? Your choice!
• Awesome swag

Pay

The anticipated salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $85,000-95,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA.

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