External Communications Manager

South Burlington , United States
full-time On-site

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Shape and amplify BETA Technologies' market-facing story as the External Communications Manager, ensuring a clear and compelling value proposition while expanding internationally.
At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture. We’re looking for an External Communications Manager to shape and amplify the company’s market-facing story as we scale electric aerospace products and partnerships; continue to progress toward operations; and achieve key milestones in certification. This role blends marketing communications, customer/partner storytelling, and commercial enablement—ensuring our value proposition is clear, compelling, and consistent across global audiences. As BETA continues expanding internationally, entering new markets, deepening regulatory and partner relationships and scaling its public and financial profile, the Marketing & Communications function will be central to how the world perceives our value, vision and progress. You will be the steward of our story.   How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
  • Develop and execute marketing and commercial communications strategies to support product launches, customer campaigns, sales cycles, and business growth
  • Coordinate media outreach, inbound press requests, briefings, and interview logistics
  • Support preparation for major announcements, product milestones, regulatory updates, and earnings-related communications
  • Create high-quality content including product messaging, commercial collateral, case studies, presentations, website copy, videos, and event materials
  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Communications teams to translate technical capabilities into differentiated, customer-centric messaging
  • Support commercial announcements, customer news, and joint marketing initiatives with attention to brand consistency and public-company requirements
  • Manage digital channels and campaigns to increase market awareness, engagement, and lead generation
  • Monitor market trends, competitive positioning, and customer feedback to inform messaging and strategy
  • Minimum Qualifications:
  • 5–8+ years in marketing communications, product marketing, or commercial communications; experience in aerospace, electrification, mobility, or other technical sectors preferred
  • Proven ability to craft clear, persuasive messaging for customers, partners, and broader market audiences. 
  • Experience supporting commercial teams with effective tools, collateral, and campaigns
  • Strong cross-functional communicator comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-stage public-company environment
  • Physical Demands and Work Environment:
  • Opportunity to define how the world understands the future of flight
  • Bridge tech, mission and market in a rapidly growing company
  • Work alongside brilliant teammates — engineers, pilots, filmmakers, and policy experts
  • Build electric airplanes with us!

    We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

    We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

    Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.

    Beta Technologies is an American aircraft manufacturer & electric aircraft manufacturer startup based in Burlington, Vermont.

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    $105,000 – $130,000 per year
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