Director of Marketing & Communications

About Urban Sky: 

Urban Sky is a venture-backed aerospace startup that pioneers utilization of the stratosphere and reimagines the way humans view and analyze the earth. We design build operate and sell stratospheric balloon systems and the data we collect supports a wide range of applications from real-time wildfire monitoring to urban mapping. Our technology is also employed by government customers including the Department of Defense (DoD) NASA and others. Urban Sky sends flight vehicles to the stratosphere on a weekly basis. 

Our team consists of engineers makers developers and doers who believe in the power of human potential when passion meets utility within a small supportive team. At Urban Sky we strive to create a team culture grounded in candor inclusion respect and empowerment. 

We aim to build the next chapter of stratospheric history in Denver and are seeking self-starting open-minded and hard-working team members. 

About The Role: 

Urban Sky is seeking a Director of Marketing & Communications to join our team in Denver CO. In this role you will lead and execute the company’s marketing and communications strategy serving as a one-person team responsible for both strategic vision and hands-on tactical implementation. You will play a critical part in building Urban Sky’s brand driving lead generation and communicating our mission to diverse audiences including commercial clients and government partners. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Marketing Strategy and Execution: Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy as a one-person team balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution of marketing tactics. 

• Create Marketing Materials: Write compelling copy design visuals and produce marketing collateral for the company including product marketing materials tailored to stratospheric balloon systems and data services. 

• Develop Messaging Campaigns: Craft targeted messaging campaigns to engage end-users highlighting Urban Sky’s unique value in applications like wildfire monitoring and urban mapping. 

• Drive Digital Campaigns: Design and manage digital marketing campaigns to generate leads utilizing SEO social media and other channels to reach commercial and government audiences. 

• Lead Website Design and Messaging: Oversee the design content and messaging of Urban Sky’s front-facing website to ensure it reflects the brand and communicates value propositions effectively. 

• Manage Public Relations: Develop and execute PR strategies to support business goals including media outreach and storytelling to elevate Urban Sky’s presence in aerospace and technology sectors. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Communications Business or a related field. 

• 7+ years of experience in marketing and communications with at least 3 years in a leadership or strategic role. 

• Proven ability to work independently managing both high-level strategy and detailed tactical execution. 

• Strong skills in copywriting graphic design and digital marketing tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite Canva Google Analytics or similar). 

• Experience developing and managing digital campaigns for lead generation. 

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences including technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with a scrappy hands-on mindset. 

Nice-to-Haves/Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the aerospace technology or geospatial industries. 

• Familiarity with government contracting or working with DoD customers. 

• Knowledge of stratospheric or remote sensing technologies. 

• Experience managing PR campaigns or media relations in a B2B or technical sector. 

Requirements: 

• Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident 

• Must be located near Denver CO or willing to relocate to Denver CO
  • Our office is at 4800 Race St. In Denver CO and this role is on-site 

Benefits: 

• Salary $130000 - $165000 per year  

• Stock Options 

• Medical Vision and Dental 

• Unlimited Vacation Days 

• Cell Phone Bill Stipend 

What We Do

Urban Sky's novel invention the high-altitude Microballoon™ leverages advances in component miniaturization and first-of-its-kind material re-usability to drastically reduce the cost of high-resolution remote sensing over broad targeted areas leading to more impactful data over more areas than ever before. The Microballoon™ is the first ever reusable stratospheric balloon. It's also the first ever precisely placeable remote sensing balloon. The Microballoon™ has a unique ability to image specific areas at desired times never before possible with stratospheric balloons. This capability is made possible by coupling advanced balloon design with a very small form factor enabling launch from virtually anywhere at any time with minimal personnel and equipment required. The Microballoon is also zero-emission making it the most sustainable way to image Planet Earth. Remote sensing from the stratosphere combines many of the benefits of both space-based assets and lower altitude airborne vehicles. That means remote sensing data can be collected from the Stratosphere over vast areas with aerial quality-resolution at the lowest possible cost. This unique combination of advantages will finally unlock the full commercial usefulness of the Stratosphere.

Why Work With Us

Our team consists of engineers makers developers and doers who believe in the power of human potential when passion meets utility within a small supportive team. At Urban Sky we are aiming to make stratospheric history in Denver and strive to create a team culture grounded in candor inclusion respect and empowerment.

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