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Strategic Communications & External Affairs Lead

Posted 2 days ago

giant magellan telescopePasadena (TX)

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About the role

The Giant Magellan Telescope seeks a Communications and External Affairs Manager to advance strategic communications, executive messaging, media relations, and government affairs for the observatory. Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications and Outreach, this role coordinates messaging with policymakers, agencies, and partners while developing materials across platforms. The position develops digital content, manages external contractors, supports rapid-response communications, and

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