Head of Communication & Marketing

Every time a satellite passes over your head — capturing images of wildfires, tracking illegal fishing, securing military communications, or relaying climate data — it has 8 minutes to beam its information back to Earth before it disappears over the horizon. If there's no antenna ready, that data is lost. Gone. Floating in orbit until the next pass, hours later.

Skynopy exists to make sure that never happens.

We're building the global nervous system between Earth and space — a next‑generation network of ground stations that lets satellite operators communicate with their spacecraft instantly, reliably, and affordably. Think of us as the "telecom operator" for satellites: one API, one contract, 100+ antennas worldwide.

Founded in 2023 by Pierre Bertrand and Antonin Hirsch — two former Loft Orbital executives who saw the biggest bottleneck in the space industry and decided to fix it. In under two years:

• €15M raised from Alven, Heartcore, CNES (the French space agency), Omnes, and Expansion
• 30+ ground stations deployed, scaling to 100+ through partnerships with AWS, Kinéis, and Eutelsat
• A dozen satellite operators already rely on us — from Earth observation startups to defense programs
• Selected French Tech 2030 and highlighted by Challenges as a Top 100 company to invest in
• Featured on Netflix production radars

Our HQ sits on Rue du Louvre in Paris — a 20‑person team, average age 28, from multiple countries, united by the belief that the ground segment of space is the most under‑built, under‑invested, and under‑communicated layer of the entire industry. We're here to change all three.

Our values

Curiosity that drives everything, authenticity over posturing, ownership without asking permission, and speed — because space doesn't wait.

Skynopy is an equal opportunity employer. We actively cultivate diversity across backgrounds, cultures, genders, and identities.

Why This Role is Unlike Any Other

Forget everything you know about corporate comms.

You're not joining a SaaS company. You're not selling sneakers. You're telling the story of a company that connects satellites to Earth — one that works with space agencies, defense institutions, and some of the most visionary engineers on the planet.

Skynopy builds the next generation of ground station infrastructure for Low‑Earth Orbit satellites. In less than two years, we've raised €15M, deployed 30+ ground stations (growing to 100+), partnered with AWS, Airbus and Eutelsat, and built a team of 20 brilliant minds from the heart of Paris.

Our office? Rue du Louvre, downtown Paris — right at the crossroads of French tech, politics, and culture.

Now we need someone to make sure the world knows it.

This isn't a support function. This is the role that shapes how the world sees Skynopy — from the front pages of space industry media to the LinkedIn feeds of every decision‑maker in European tech.

The Position

We're looking for a Head of Communication & Marketing who is, quite simply, the most creative, resourceful, and original communication mind we can find.

Someone who can make a B2B space infrastructure company feel as aspirational as the best consumer brands. Think the storytelling audacity of Green‑Got, or the brand consistency of Respire, but applied to space and satellites.

This is a central, strategic role reporting directly to the CEO. You will be the voice, the image, and the cultural engine of Skynopy.

Your Responsibilities

Brand & Storytelling

• Own Skynopy's brand identity from the ground up — visual, editorial, tonal
• Create a communication strategy that breaks every convention of how space companies talk about themselves by bridging the gap between deep tech and daily life, and show how satellites powers a lot in the modern world — from your Uber ride to global climate monitoring.
• Turn complex deep tech into magnetic narratives that resonate with investors, customers, institutions, and talent
• Develop thought leadership content for the founding team and key executives
• Plan a communication every week: events in our Paris office, announcements, social media campaign

Social Media & Digital Influence

• Master LinkedIn and X algorithms — not just understand them, but reverse‑engineer them for maximum reach and engagement
• Build Skynopy's social presence into a must‑follow for the European space and tech ecosystem
• Create content formats that stop the scroll: behind‑the‑scenes satellite passes, launch day threads, data‑driven space insights, founder stories
• Grow our audience from hundreds to tens of thousands through organic, high‑quality, algorithm‑aware content
• Build and engage a community of followers who become ambassadors

Events & VIP Relations

• Organize high‑profile events every two weeks at our central Paris location — making Skynopy the place to be for the space and tech ecosystem in Paris
• Curate exclusive VIP events that attract CEOs of major tech companies, politicians, institutional leaders, and the Paris Mayor's office
• Reinvent our presence at industry conferences (IAC, Paris Air Show, SATELLITE, etc.) — no more boring booths with brochures. Think immersive, thought‑provoking, impossible to ignore
• Build and nurture a network of high‑influence contacts across space, defense, politics, and media

AI & Automation

• Leverage AI tools (ChatGPT, Midjourney, Runway, ElevenLabs, etc.) to produce content at startup speed with studio‑level quality
• Build automated workflows (n8n, Make, Zapier) for content scheduling, analytics tracking, reporting, and CRM‑linked campaigns
• Stay ahead of every new AI tool that can give Skynopy a competitive edge in communication

Hands‑On Execution

• This role is about doing , not delegating. You will write the posts, design the visuals, edit the videos, and send the invitations — especially in the early days
• Manage relationships with freelancers and agencies when needed, but always be able to take over and execute yourself
• Own the full communication calendar and be the single point of accountability for all external‑facing content

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + stock options (BSPCE)
• A front‑row seat to the European space revolution
• An office in the heart of Paris (Rue du Louvre) — the kind of location that makes events easy and life enjoyable
• A young, international, ambitious team
• Flexible working hours and hybrid setup
• The chance to build something from scratch — no legacy systems, no bureaucracy, just impact
• Afterworks, and team lunches

Must‑Haves

• 5–10 years of experience in communication, marketing, or brand strategy — ideally in a startup or scale‑up environment
• A portfolio that makes us say "wow" — show us campaigns, social posts, events, or brand builds that were genuinely original and had real impact
• Deep, proven expertise in LinkedIn and X algorithms — you understand how to grow reach organically and have the numbers to prove it
• Experience organizing high‑profile events and managing VIP relationships (corporate, political, institutional)
• Fluent command of AI tools for content creation — you don't just use them, you push their limits
• Strong visual eye — you can art‑direct a brand even if you're not a graphic designer
• Excellent writing in French and English — you can write a killer LinkedIn post in both languages
• Autonomous, structured, fast — you don't need someone to tell you what to do next
• Based in or willing to relocate to Paris

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Experience in or genuine passion for space, defense, deep tech, or aerospace
• Knowledge of the European space ecosystem (ESA, CNES, DLR, etc.)
• Experience with PR and media relations in the tech industry
• Understanding of B2B/B2G sales cycles and how communication supports business development
• Video production or podcast experience

Application Process

Step 1: Portfolio & Culture Screen (30 min) A conversation with a team member to get to know you and see your best work.

Step 2: Deep Dive with C‑Level (30 min) A strategic conversation about vision, ambition, and how you'd make Skynopy the best‑communicated space company in Europe.

Step 3: Creative Challenge (~0.5 day of work + 30‑min debrief) A take‑home challenge to show us how you'd approach Skynopy's communication. We'll review it together.

Step 4: Meet the Founders (30 min) Final conversation on cultural fit, shared energy, and mutual excitement.