# Social Media Specialist at Planet

- Company: Planet
- What the company does: Discover how Planet's daily satellite imagery and insights empower global decisions and actions with a multidimensional view of our changing planet. Backed by Felicis and Lux.
- Company website: https://www.planet.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-15
- Apply by: 2026-11-29
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/planetlabs/jobs/8280824?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/planet-social-media-specialist/

## About the role

Planet is seeking a Social Media Specialist to join our Communications team. The ideal candidate is a strategic, digital-native storyteller who can thrive at the intersection of technology, geopolitics, defense, sustainability, AI and space, and is excited to turn complex topics into stories that people want to engage with. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 4+ years of demonstrated experience managing daily social operations, executing digital campaigns, and growing communities for a technology company
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or a related field
- A proactive, self-starting mindset. You take initiative and bring fresh ideas, copy drafts and execution plans to reviews rather than waiting for assignments
- Exceptional copywriting skills with the ability to switch tones from professional B2B insights on LinkedIn to quick, conversational commentary on X
- Comfort in visual storytelling and the ability to create or adapt social assets using tools such as Figma Buzz, Adobe Creative Suite, Capsule or similar platforms
- High fluency with social trends, platform shifts and internet culture. You naturally know what makes engaging digital content and how to stop the scroll

Tags: Global Communications and Government...

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/planet-social-media-specialist/