Senior Communications Specialist (f/m/d)

Mission Brief As Senior Communications Specialist, you will help shape how Isar Aerospace is perceived by media, customers, partners, policymakers, investors, and the broader public. Reporting to the Head of Communications, you will develop and execute external communications initiatives that strengthen our reputation, amplify our milestones, and position Isar Aerospace as a leading force in Europe's space ecosystem. From media relations and thought leadership to executive communications and strategic campaigns, you will turn complex topics into compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences. Your Role in Our Space Mission: • Develop and execute external communications strategies that strengthen Isar Aerospace's positioning and reputation. • Build strong relationships with national and international media, proactively generating coverage opportunities and managing media inquiries. • Identify opportunities to position Isar Aerospace and its leadership across key topics including space, technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and industrial policy. • Create high-impact communications materials, including press releases, key messages, Q&As, speeches, presentations, opinion pieces, and executive communications. • Support executive visibility through speaking engagements, conferences, interviews, podcasts, and thought leadership initiatives. • Translate complex technical, operational, and strategic topics into compelling stories for external audiences. • Drive storytelling around launches, products, partnerships, company milestones, and strategic developments. • Support crisis communications, issues management, and reputation-related topics. • Collaborate across Communications, Public Affairs, Commercial, and other teams to ensure consistent messaging. • Support internal communication with leadership messaging, briefings, and presentations. • Monitor media, industry developments, and communications performance to identify opportunities and reputational risks. Qualification Checklist You are an experienced communications professional with a strong instinct for storytelling, positioning, and reputation management. You understand how to build trust and credibility for a fast-growing technology company and know how to navigate complex, high-profile stakeholder relations in a dynamic environment. Ideally, you bring:  • 5+ years of experience in external communications, media relations, journalism, or strategic communications. • Strong understanding of the German and international media landscape. • Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills across different audiences and channels. • Proven ability to develop compelling narratives and identify positioning opportunities. • Ability to translate complex technical, business, and policy topics into clear and engaging communications. • Experience managing senior stakeholders and supporting executive communications. • Strong judgment, discretion, and confidence in high-profile or fast-moving situations. • Fluent written and spoken English and German. Other languages are a plus. Benefits • Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program • 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge • Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period • Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day • Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service • Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass) • Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learni