Broadcast Producer, Virtual Events

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, BROADCAST

As a key member of the Communications team, the Executive Producer is a visual storyteller who owns live broadcast coverage for launch webcasts, helps commission supporting assets, and manages the production of internal and external livestreamed events. This position also supports physical production and asset management for third party productions.

The ideal individual for this role is a multi-faceted, innovative problem-solver and project manager that produces great creative work, is experienced in a broadcast control room, manages on‑air talent, and delivers initiatives on time, on budget, and on strategy. This role’s core objective is writing and producing live launch broadcasts, working cross‑functionally with internal stakeholders, including the broadcast, creative content, external communications, and internal communications teams; The Executive Producer is a team player with proven ability to inspire and motivate the team to deliver world‑class creative work. Oversee activities of launch broadcasts from Hawthorne and related livestreams, including content creation, liaising with customers, and all production coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Act as producer and show caller for broadcasts, serving as central point of communication for talent and crew during broadcast.

Develop and implement content strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives for various platforms and projects, including live events, broadcasts, social media, and other digital channels.

Support documentary and other long format filming requests including approvals, scheduling, interview prep, physical production, asset management and approvals, and directly managing third party film crews to ensure content aligns with SpaceX’s filming guidelines, messaging, and overall objectives.

Actively monitor and track significant milestones for the company and put plans in place to create supporting broadcast content.

Collaborate with internal content producers, designers, and other key members of the team to develop imagery and visuals around company achievements, milestones, and goals to ensure the most innovative and effective messaging is delivered.

Monitor the performance metrics of broadcasts and related content to improve content development strategies.

Provide training and mentorship to SpaceX webcast hosts and manage auditions as necessary.

Maintain trackers, status reports, and key process documents

Be the conduit between existing teams and customers for asset management and data collection

Set and own project timeline and budget for highly complex and large-scale projects

Create and review RFPs, treatments, budgets, project schedules, and distribution plans to support strategy, goals, and content production

Negotiate and manage project statements of work, estimates, and related deliverables

Manage external vendor relationships (talent, creative teams, illustrators, photographers, design firms, production companies, etc.)

Bachelor’s degree

10+ years of experience in live event or television production working with creative teams, including both internal creative teams and/or external agency partners

Strong understanding of photo, video, and digital creative production, best practices

Ability to effectively communicate complex topics with impeccable writing skills

Must be willing to travel in support of events and launches

This position will work from Hawthorne, California - remote work will not be considered

Level 3: $135,000.00 - $200,000.00

You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Aff… or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io.