Communications & Campaign Specialist
Reston, VA, US, 20191
Who We Are:
At SES Space & Defense, we are a trusted partner ensuring mission success for customers operating in the most demanding environments. As part of SES S.A., a global leader in satellite-enabled connectivity, we deliver multi-orbit, end-to-end satellite and technology solutions that provide secure, reliable, and high-bandwidth communications across the globe.
Our differentiated multi-orbit architecture combines GEO and MEO satellite systems with integrated terrestrial and network infrastructure to deliver resilient, low-latency, high-throughput connectivity at a global scale. With more than 120 satellites covering nearly the entire world, a global ground network, and thousands of deployed terminals supporting over 5,000 government missions annually, SES Space and Defense is a trusted partner to the U.S. Federal Government and national security community, allied governments, NATO, and agencies including NASA for mission-critical communications.
We strive to be the only solution when success is critical and recognize our people as our competitive advantage. At SES Space & Defense, you’ll work alongside a mission-driven team committed to integrity, honor, and accountability, delivering real-world impact across today’s most critical missions.
What You’ll Do:
The Communications & Campaign Specialist supports the execution of integrated marketing and communications initiatives across internal and external channels. Working under the direction of the Vice President of Marketing & Communications, this role helps ensure communications are timely, accurate, consistent, and aligned with the company's strategic positioning, messaging framework, and brand standards. Serving as a central coordinator for communications and campaign execution, you will partner with executives, business development, product management, creative resources, external agencies, and corporate shared services to deliver high-quality marketing and communications initiatives. While the initial focus is on communications execution and campaign coordination, this position is intentionally designed to grow alongside the Marketing & Communications organization as new capabilities—including marketing automation, campaign management, digital marketing, analytics, AI-enabled workflows, and customer engagement—are introduced. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career marketing professional who is excited to build modern marketing capabilities while making a meaningful impact on the growth of the organization.
- Coordinate and execute internal communications that keep employees informed, engaged, and aligned with company priorities, including:
- Coordinating company newsletters
- Drafting and publishing leadership announcements
- Supporting employee communications initiatives
- Managing intranet content
- Coordinating digital signage content
- Maintaining internal editorial calendars
- Supporting corporate announcements
- Providing communications support for company meetings, town halls, and events
- Support external communications activities that strengthen the company's visibility, credibility, and reputation, including:
- Drafting and coordinating press releases
- Maintaining media distribution lists
- Coordinating executive announcements
- Supporting award submissions
- Assisting with speaking engagement communications
- Maintaining external communications calendars
- Coordinating public relations activities with internal stakeholders and external agencies
- Coordinate the ongoing management and continuous improvement of the corporate website and digital communications channels, including:
- Publishing website updates
- Coordinating blog content
- Developing and maintaining landing pages
- Applying SEO best practices
- Performing website quality assurance
- Coordinating with external website development partners
- Monitoring website performance and analytics
- Recommending opportunities for continuous improvement
- Coordinate execution of the company's social media strategy across corporate channels, including:
- Developing editorial calendars
- Creating and publishing content
- Scheduling posts
- Monitoring audience engagement
- Supporting executive social media initiatives
- Promoting campaigns and events
- Tracking and reporting performance metrics
- Support the planning, coordination, and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across multiple communications channels, including:
- Email marketing campaigns
- Campaign scheduling and coordination
- Landing page creation
- Advertising coordination
- Event promotion
- Content distribution
- Sales enablement communications
- Campaign performance reporting
- Support implementation and ongoing operation of marketing automation capabilities, including:
- Email workflows
- Audience segmentation
- Forms and landing pages
- Lead nurturing campaigns
- CRM integration support
- Campaign analytics
- Marketing database management
- Monitor communications performance and identify opportunities to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and business impact across website analytics, campaign performance, email engagement, social media, public relations, and other marketing performance indicators
Who You Are:
You are a curious and highly organized marketing professional who enjoys bringing ideas to life through thoughtful communication and well-executed campaigns. You combine strong writing and project coordination skills with an eagerness to learn new technologies, embrace AI-enabled workflows, and continuously improve how marketing supports business objectives. You thrive in collaborative environments, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and delivering high-quality work. Whether supporting executive communications, coordinating integrated campaigns, or improving the organization's digital presence, you approach every project with professionalism, creativity, and a customer-focused mindset. Most importantly, you are excited to help build a modern Marketing & Communications organization that strengthens the SES Space & Defense brand and supports long-term business growth.
Key Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related discipline
- Zero to three years of professional experience, including internships
- Excellent written, editing, and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrated curiosity and commitment to continuous learning
- Experience with Microsoft 365 preferred
- Familiarity with WordPress or other content management systems preferred
- Experience managing LinkedIn and other social media platforms preferred
- Exposure to marketing automation platforms such as HubSpot or Marketo preferred
- Familiarity with Google Analytics or similar reporting tools preferred
- Experience using AI tools to improve productivity and content development preferred
- Experience using project management platforms such as Microsoft Planner, Asana, Monday.com, or similar tools preferred
- Interest in defense, aerospace, government, or technology markets preferred
SES Space & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DR1
Nearest Major Market: Washington DC