Marketing and Public Relations Lead

Marketing and Public Relations Lead7600 E Eastman Ave, Suite 415 Denver, Colorado 80231 ksat.noContactRuben Nunez, VP of Business DevelopmentIntroductionWith headquarters in Tromsø, Norway, Kongsberg Satellite Services AS (KSAT) supplies ground station services for satellite communications. KSAT is the world's largest supplier of telemetry, tracking and command (TT&C) and data acquisition services for non-geostationary satellites. Founded in 1968, KSAT has grown to over 450 employees with an annual revenue of approximately $200M. About 50% of KSAT's annual revenue comes from the US. The wholly owned subsidiary KSAT Inc. (aka. KSAT USA) is located in Denver, Colorado and is rapidly growing in response to strong US Government and industry demand for commercial ground segment services. As a result of KSAT's continued growth in the US, more critical talent is needed.OverviewThe Marketing Manager will lead strategy, content development, and campaign execution for an organization delivering ground‐station network services, satellite operations, and Earth observation data products. This role is responsible for communicating the value of highly technical, mission‐critical systems to government, defense, commercial satellite operators, and geospatial end‐users worldwide. The ideal candidate combines marketing excellence with an understanding of satellite communications, mission operations workflows, and Earth‐observation applications.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Marketing & PositioningDevelop and execute marketing strategies that advance the company's position across: Global ground‐station networks (LEO/MEO/HEO support, scheduling, TT&C, data downlinking)Satellite mission‐operations services (commanding, scheduling, automation, analytics)Earth observation data & value‐added geospatial services (imagery, analytics, tasking)Create messaging frameworks that articulate differentiated strengths: Global coverage and availabilityLow‐latency data delivery and high data‐throughputMission‐operations reliability and advanced automationScalability and cloud integrationHigh‐quality EO data and real‐time monitoring capabilitiesCollaborate with business development and product teams to align marketing goals with revenue targets, RFP activity, contract awards, and new mission demands.Campaign Management & Content CreationDevelop integrated campaigns and messaging with key stakeholders around: New ground‐station sites, antennas, or orbit‐specific coverage expansionsMission‐operations platform enhancements or automation featuresNew EO data products, analytics capabilities, and customer use casesPartner integrations and end‐to‐end mission‐support offeringsDevelop relevant press releases and publish compelling technical content, such as: Ground‐network coverage maps and performance dashboardsSatellite‐ops workflow overviews and system architecture diagramsData product sheets, sample imagery, and application briefsCustomer case studies highlighting real mission and analytics impactMarket‐focused white papers and thought‐leadership piecesEnsure all assets communicate both the technical accuracy and mission relevance needed for aerospace and geospatial audiences.Digital Marketing & Lead GenerationManage the company's digital presence that addresses the Campaign Management & Content Creation.Optimize SEO/SEM to target audiences such as: Commercial and government satellite operatorsEO data consumers in agriculture, defense, maritime, energy, and climate sectorsAerospace primes and systems integratorsMonitor analytics to refine messaging and improve lead quality across global markets.Industry Engagement & EventsLead marketing activities for conferences and events relevant to ground networks, mission operations, and EO, including: SmallSatSpace SymposiumSatellite Conference & ExhibitionGEOINTInternational Astronautical Congress (IAC)Coordinate: Executive speaking engagementsTechnical presentationsWhite paper releasesLive demos of mission‐ops or EO platformsDevelop event strategies that emphasize technical capability, operational reliability, and customer success stories.Cross‐Functional CollaborationSupport BD and sales through: Targeted collateralProposal‐ready contentMission‐specific capability briefsWork with product teams to continuously refine positioning as capabilities evolve.Work with different departments to ensure technical precision in all marketing materials.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Aerospace, Engineering, Geospatial Science, or related field4–7+ years of marketing experience in aerospace, satellite communications, geospatial or related technical industries.Demonstrated ability to translate technical concepts into compelling narratives.Experience with digital marketing platforms, CRM systems, and analytics tools.Preferred SkillsFamiliarity with space systems, programs, and missionsFamiliarity with graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and others.Excellent technical writing and data‐visualization skills.Experience marketing to government agencies (e.g., NASA, NOAA, DoD), commercial satellite operators, and geospatial intelligence customers.Ability to thrive in a fast‐paced environment supporting complex global missions.In-office attendance and TravelExpectation is to be in office 4 out of 5 days of the work week.Travel is expected to be up to 25%, with a combination of domestic and international destinations.