Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.

Headquartered in Long Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.

Vast is looking for a Communications Associate, reporting to the Director of Communications, to support external communications and marketing across Vast’s programs including space stations, satellites, and lunar infrastructure.

This will be a fixed-term position located in our Long Beach, CA location.

The work is hands-on and includes responsibilities like project managing company announcements, pitching reporters, tracking news, and shepherding speaker submissions and award nominations. You will work with the rest of the Marketing team to ensure Vast’s external communications is cohesive, accurate and on brand.

Responsibilities

Draft and send media pitches for company news
Build and maintain media lists and reporter relationships across space, technology, and business beats
Field and log inbound media inquiries and route them to the Director with a recommended response
Monitor daily coverage of Vast, competitors, customers, and partners; flag items needing a same-day response
Own the annual calendar of conference speaking opportunities and industry awards, including deadlines, requirements, and outcomes
Draft speaker abstracts, executive bios, and award nominations; gather supporting data from engineering, program, and business development teams
Route drafts through technical, legal, and export-control review and track approvals to close
Maintain messaging documents and keep them current with company’s latest offerings and news
Manage timelines and status for communications projects and keep stakeholders informed of deliverables

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, journalism, or an agency setting
Demonstrated media relations experience, including pitches that resulted in earned coverage
Writing samples across at least two formats (e.g., media pitch, press release, speaker abstract, award nomination)
Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Skills & Experience

Experience in communications within the aerospace, technology, or hardware industries
Familiarity with the space industry press, conference circuit, and major industry awards
Experience drafting speaker abstracts or award nominations that were accepted
Ability to translate technical engineering detail for general and trade audiences
Ability to make independent judgments with limited information and work with minimal guidance
Strong verbal and written communication skills for working across engineering, business development, legal, and leadership teams
Project management skills, juggling competing deadlines and ability to track down outstanding answers independently
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment balancing several projects at any given time, with the flexibility to adjust for changes in direction