Communications Associate

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and capital-efficient approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to support a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and supporting a growing space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to design, build, and operate its own spacecraft in orbit. Next, Haven-1 is targeted to become the world’s first commercial space station, with launch anticipated in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced two new offerings leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo: Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line; and Vast Lunar Systems, power, communications, and habitats for the Moon.

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 capable of manufacturing America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for Mars, dedicated modules for government partners, and other crewed systems designed to 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

Pay Range: California

$33 — $55 USD

We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.