Marketing Manager
Outpost
Marketing Manager
Location: Playa Vista, California (On-site, Full-Time)
Outpost is pioneering Earth return logistics for space. We're building vehicles that can return payloads from orbit safely and precisely - enabling faster space-based manufacturing, global delivery, and entirely new capabilities in the space economy. Our spacecraft is already backed by the U.S. government with multiple missions ahead. We’re a mission-focused team, building with urgency, grit, and care for the work we do and the people we do it with.
The Role
We’re looking for a Marketing Manager who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and is excited to play a key supporting role in shaping Outpost’s public presence. This is a hands-on, detail-driven position where no task is too small - perfect for someone who loves to make things happen, move quickly, and bring order and creativity to execution.
You’ll work closely with our VP of Marketing to drive the day-to-day operations of our marketing function - managing social media, coordinating events, tracking industry trends, and supporting the delivery of high-impact campaigns and content.
What You’ll Do
Social Media & Content
- Draft, schedule, and post social content across LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
- Track engagement metrics and audience growth, and share insights for continuous improvement.
- Support development of graphics, videos, and other marketing assets.
Event Coordination
- Plan and manage logistics for conferences, trade shows, and company events.
- Coordinate vendors, shipping, booth setups, and collateral production.
- Capture photos and stories from events for use in internal and external content.
Analytics & Reporting
- Maintain lightweight dashboards for campaign, social, and website performance.
- Deliver monthly KPI reports and insights to the marketing and leadership teams.
Media & Communications
- Track industry news, competitor activity, and press coverage related to Outpost.
- Support outreach for media requests, awards, and speaking opportunities.
- Maintain the media kit, asset library, and brand templates.
Internal Marketing & Operations
- Manage the marketing calendar, budget tracking, and process documentation.
- Support internal communications such as team newsletters and company updates.
- Use AI and automation tools to streamline workflows, content generation, and reporting.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or event coordination
- Comfort using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Grok, or other automation platforms to enhance productivity and creativity
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple moving pieces
- Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills
- Comfortable managing social media channels and tracking analytics
- Proactive operator who gets things done - no task too small
- Excited to grow with a fast-moving startup and take on increasing responsibility
Bonus: Experience in aerospace, defense, or other technical industries
Compensation & Benefits
- 115,000 – 130,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience
- Incentive stock options
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO and paid holidays
- Catered daily lunch, snacks, and coffee
Note: You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, or otherwise eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
