Technical Marketing Manager, Earth Observation

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and a data company all rolled into one. Role Summary Planet is seeking a highly skilled and hands‑on Technical Marketing Manager to bring our Earth Observation data and technical workflows to life. In this role, you will sit at the intersection of product, engineering, and marketing, serving as a core creative technologist for our solutions. You will translate complex technical capabilities into visually stunning, easily digestible product demos, animations, and video content that resonate with both technical practitioners and executive buyers. You will execute the production of product demonstration videos, technical webinars, and interactive visual content. This is a full‑time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco or Washington D.C. office 3 days per week. Key Responsibilities Design and execute compelling product demos that showcase the power and utility of Planet's EO data, APIs, and analytics solutions for various industry use cases. Execute the production of technical video content, from scripting and screen‑capturing complex EO workflows to editing, animating, and final polishing. Translate complex geospatial concepts into clear visual assets, creating high‑quality graphics, imagery, and animations for use across the website, campaigns, and sales enablement. Operate technical EO workflows hands‑on, utilizing GIS software, APIs, and scripting to extract the best data narratives directly from Planet's platform. Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Senior PMMs to deeply understand new feature releases and determine the most impactful way to visualize them for the market. Maintain a library of technical marketing assets, ensuring the sales team always has access to the most up‑to‑date and visually impressive demonstration materials. Qualifications Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in a related technical or creative field. 2–4 years of experience in technical marketing, product marketing, content creation, or a related role within the B2B tech space. Strong technical creative portfolio demonstrating expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite, specifically video editing and animation (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator). Hands‑on proficiency with GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS) and spatial data analysis. Familiarity with Python or basic scripting to automate data extraction and operate technical workflows. Deep understanding of the Earth Observation industry and geospatial data. Excellent visual storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts. Self‑starter mentality with the organizational skills to manage multiple production pipelines simultaneously. What Makes You Stand Out Experience with 3D animation (Blender, Cinema4D) or advanced data visualization tools. Prior experience creating content specifically for the satellite, space, or remote sensing industries. A strong, AI‑native workflow, utilizing modern AI tools to accelerate video production, generate creative assets, or streamline scripting. Benefits Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company‑wide days off 16Weeks of Paid Parental Leave Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Home Office Reimbursement Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning Equity Commuter Benefits (if local to an office) Volunteering Paid Time Off Compensation The US base salary range for this full‑time position at the commencement of employment is $114,200—$142,700USD (SanFrancisco). The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Additional short‑term and long‑term incentives (bonus and equity) may be available based on experience, skills, and location. Application Deadline August31,2026 by 11:59p/23:59CET (Central European Time). EEO Statement Planet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Segment (Twilio)