Communications & Marketing Assistant (12 Month Contract)

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more.Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONSRocket Lab's Marketing & Communications team are the storytellers behind Rocket Lab who inspire people outside and inside the business to believe in our mission. Through media relations, social media, video production, and design, the Marketing & Communications team works across the entire business to translate literal rocket science and complex ideas into stories and messages that resonate with key audiences.WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DOWe're looking for a Communications & Marketing Assistant to help bring Rocket Lab's stories to life and support a busy team. If you've ever been fascinated by rocket launches and missions to space, this is a rare opportunity to join a global company doing incredible things in the space industry in this newly created role. Join us on a 12 month contract , working with some of the best in Aerospace!You'll provide administration support to a busy, fast-paced communications team, as well as get to dip your toe into marketing and communications work. On any given day you might be ordering swag, coordinating an event, wrangling suppliers, organising meetings, writing social media content, contributing to brainstorms, writing press releases, or managing rocket factory tours.This role is ideal for someone who hates being bored, is no stranger to rolling their sleeves up, contributes creative ideas, is hungry to learn new things, brings a great can-do attitude to every task, and is eager to grow their skills across as administration, communications and marketing. A university qualification is nice but not mandatory for this position.Day to day you'll:Administrative tasks including managing merchandise and swag orders, submitting invoices, organising meetings and preparing minutes etcDraft newsletters, press releases, website content and social media posts .Copywriting for brochures, advertisements, presentations, posters, and other marketing assets.Assist with video shoots including organising timeslots for interviews, develop questions, support the set up and pack down filming equipment, etc.Coordinate internal and external events and tradeshows, including coordinating with suppliers and organise equipment for tradeshows, manage merchandise supply and shipping, etc.YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, video shooting and editing, social media management, photography.1-2 years' experience in a communications and marketing role.An interest in aerospace, rocket launches, and satellite missions. You don't have to know orbital mechanics, but you should be interested in it.A strong administrator, a good multi-tasker, and a safe pair of hands who gets things done.Experience coordinating various marketing, video, and design projects at once, from start to finish.An interest in marketing and communications and a desire to learn.Enthusiasm and ideas, energy to burn, and great attention to detail.Experience with the following, or a willingness to learn how to use: Microsoft programs like Excel and Sharepoint, Mailchimp, website CMS, Shopify.A university degree in communications and marketing or relevant field is nice but not mandatory.If this sounds like you, apply today!WHAT TO EXPECTWe're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here .Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Biow at ******. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click hereITAR Regulations.#J-18808-Ljbffr