Marketing Lead
Astrolab
Marketing & Communications
hawthorne, ca, usa
Posted on Dec 17, 2024
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.
As our Marketing Lead, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing integrated marketing strategies that build our brand, engage target audiences, and support our mission of exploring the lunar frontier. This role is perfect for someone passionate about turning big ideas into actionable marketing campaigns, with a focus on supporting our sales team, driving event marketing, and developing content that inspires and informs.
As our Marketing Lead, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing integrated marketing strategies that build our brand, engage target audiences, and support our mission of exploring the lunar frontier. This role is perfect for someone passionate about turning big ideas into actionable marketing campaigns, with a focus on supporting our sales team, driving event marketing, and developing content that inspires and informs.
You will manage marketing communication initiatives across multiple platforms, create compelling content for our corporate blog, support internal and external communications, and coordinate with external partners to deliver high-quality results.
- Department
- Business Operations
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Hawthorne, California
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $68,000 - $143,000 / year
- Reporting To
- Kelly Randell
What you'll do:
Marketing Communication to Support Sales
- Develop sales enablement tools, including product one-pagers, case studies, pitch decks, and messaging frameworks
- Collaborate closely with the sales team to create campaigns and assets that address customer needs and drive lead generation
- Partner with leadership to refine positioning and communicate the unique value of our products to potential partners and clients
Content Creation & Corporate Blog
- Develop and execute a content calendar for the corporate blog, showcasing company milestones, thought leadership, industry trends, and technical innovation
- Write and edit compelling content, including blog posts, white papers, and newsletters
- Work with external contractors who lead the company’s social media and media relations to ensure the company’s messaging is aligned across all channels
Event Marketing
- Lead the planning, promotion, and execution of events, including industry conferences, trade shows, and product launches
- Coordinate event logistics, materials, and messaging to ensure alignment with broader marketing goals
- Develop post-event campaigns to nurture leads, evaluate success, and inform future event strategies
Internal Communications
- Support company-wide internal communications, such as newsletters, leadership updates, and milestone announcements
- Foster consistent internal messaging to keep employees engaged and informed about company developments
Brand Development
- Ensure brand consistency across all channels and materials, developing creative storytelling and messaging to amplify our company’s vision
- Work with designers and external contractors to deliver impactful creative assets
Data Analysis & Market Research
- Monitor and report on marketing campaign performance, delivering insights to optimize strategies and improve ROI
- Conduct market research to analyze trends, audience behavior, and competitive positioning, using insights to inform future campaigns
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
- 5+ years of marketing experience with proven success in content creation, event marketing, and campaign execution, preferably in the technology, aerospace, or startup industries
- 1+ years of experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) is a plus
- Strong writing and editing skills with experience creating technical and engaging content
- Experience with digital marketing tools and platforms, including content management systems, CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce), and analytics software
- Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives while meeting deadlines
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally with sales, leadership, and external vendors
- Passion for space exploration, innovation, and technology
Benefits and Perks
- Work with a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
- Ownership in the company
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with matching
- Flexible time off and parental leave
- On-site snacks, beverages, and 2x weekly lunches
- Flexible work environment
About Astrolab
Having a strong, inclusive, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. At Astrolab we…
Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why.
Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life.
Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best.
Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind.
Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Application Review
Stage 2:
Recruiter Phone Interview
Astrolab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to careers@astrolab.space. We value diversity at Astrolab, and we strive to remove unconscious and unnecessary barriers to build the best team. While we’ve outlined what an ideal candidate could look like, we know that you may bring something unanticipated and essential to the team. If you’re reading this and can see yourself contributing, please register below.
