What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing & Communications Coordinator position at Special Aerospace Services?
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Location: Huntsville, AL
Who We Are
SAS is a leading aerospace and defense company providing engineering services, hardware, mission-critical communication systems, and essential products for NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial space companies. Founded in 2007, SAS has assembled a dedicated team of over 300 visionaries, systems engineers, scientists, and space operations specialists committed to protecting life on Earth and extending humanity’s reach into the solar system. Our diverse and passionate team dreams differently, thinks boldly, and paves the way for the aerospace innovations of tomorrow.
Your Role
The Marketing & Communications Coordinator reports to the CPO/Head of Marketing and plays a key role in enhancing brand visibility, engaging target audiences, and ensuring seamless communication across various channels. This individual will be responsible for coordinating tradeshows and events, managing social media platforms, creating compelling content, and overseeing website updates. Additionally, they will support the development of press releases, marketing collateral, and internal communications to align with the company's strategic goals. Working closely with cross-functional teams, they will ensure brand consistency and effective messaging across all platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Tradeshow & Event Coordination – Plan, organize, and execute company participation in industry tradeshows and events, including logistics, booth setup, promotional materials, and post-event follow-up.
- Social Media Management – Develop and implement social media strategies, create engaging content, monitor analytics, and foster audience engagement
- Content Creation – Write and edit marketing materials, including blog posts, newsletters, case studies, and internal communications
- Press Releases & Media Relations – Draft press releases, coordinate media outreach, and manage relationships with industry publications
- Website Management – Maintain and update website content, ensuring information is current, relevant, and aligned with branding
- Graphic Design – Create visually appealing graphics for social media, marketing materials, presentations, and digital content
- Marketing Campaign Support – Assist in the planning and execution of digital and traditional advertising/marketing campaigns
- Brand Management – Ensure consistency in messaging, design, and tone across all marketing channels
- Analytics & Reporting – Track key marketing metrics, provide insights, and suggest improvements to enhance engagement and outreach
- Internal Communications – Support company-wide communication efforts, including employee newsletters and leadership messaging
Required Experience and Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or other relevant field of study.
- Minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
- Aerospace and Defense industry experience strongly preferred
- Excellent communicator with strong presentation skills, well-organized, with attention to detail
**This job description is subject to change at any time.
How You Will Be Rewarded:
SAS provides a total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits far beyond base salary.
The annual salary for this role depends on the candidate’s work experience, education/training, and related skills but is expected to fall between the range of $45,000 - $65,000.
Benefits:
A comprehensive package that supports not just the individual but also their family. This includes: a robust bonus structure, unlimited PTO, competitive health coverage, 401K match, fitness reimbursements, Pet Insurance, and our Good Grades Program to support your children’s educational success.
Corporate Giving & Volunteer Programs: A firm commitment to community involvement, with ample opportunities for our team members to lead and participate in volunteer initiatives. Professional Growth: Lead critical projects and drive innovation at the forefront of the aerospace sector within the SAS Platform.
A background check and drug screen will be required prior to hire.
Special Aerospace Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at SAS. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would SAS require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, SAS does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position.
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