or apply directly on Outpost 's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 2 days Outpost 's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 91% of Outpost 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Outpost
- high 19 stale, 1 reposted of 22 open
- Hiring momentum
- 27 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Outpost 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Outpost .
About this role
The Senior PR and Communications Manager will be responsible for managing Outpost's earned media and editorial functions, transforming complex technical updates into engaging narratives. This role involves proactive media pitching, developing communication assets, and supporting various campaigns and events while collaborating closely with leadership and other departments.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Outpost as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years in PR/communications (in-house and/or agency)
- Track record of landing meaningful earned coverage
- Experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, robotics, or other deep-tech sectors
- Strong media instincts and relationship-building skills with journalists
- Excellent writing/editing skills across various formats
- Ability to translate technical material into clear narratives
Nice to have
- Familiarity with government stakeholders and constraints (e.g., ITAR/EAR, export controls, IP sensitivity)
- Ability to capture/produce lightweight content (photo/video, basic editing)
- Comfort using analytics to evaluate content and PR performance
What you get
- Competitive compensation: $145,000 – $180,000; (commensurate with experience)
- Annual performance-based bonuses
- Meaningful equity in Outpost
- Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance
Worth weighing
- In-person role, requiring presence 5 days a week in Playa Vista, CA
- No mention of remote work options
- The role involves managing multiple priorities and projects under pressure
- The compensation range is broad, which may indicate flexibility based on experience
Summarised from Outpost 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Outpost on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.