External Communications Specialist

Job overview

The External Communications Specialist role is onsite in Houston, TX, with compensation not specified. The role supports Venus Aerospace’s Communications team in telling the story of its propulsion technology, people, and progress. The specialist develops clear, accurate external storytelling across media relations and company-owned channels, translating technical work into accessible communications. The role supports announcements, testing and launch milestones, and other communications priorities while building experience and ownership over time.

What you'll do

• Write and edit media pitches, announcements, web copy, talking points, social content, and other external communications
• support media relations through reporter research, pitching, inbound requests, follow-up, and monitoring
• identify stories with colleagues across the company
• interview technical and business subject-matter experts
• develop owned content and editorial themes
• support communications around testing, flight, partnerships, launches, and events
• track coverage and industry conversations
• maintain media materials
• capture basic photo and video when useful.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

external communications specialist

houston tx

venus aerospace

media relations

external communications

writing and editing

aerospace

owned content

reporter research

onsite

itar requirements

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), stock options, medical, dental, and vision benefits
• flex-Friday schedule, unlimited PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Why this role

Onsite in Houston; approximately three to five years of communications, public relations, journalism, content, or related experience; role may grow into greater ownership of media relationships and external storytelling; ITAR eligibility requirements apply.

About the employer

Venus Aerospace is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. Sector: 33.