Communication Support for the Artemis III Mission

We are looking for a ​Communication Support for the Artemis III Mission​ to complete our consultants Workforce Management Service to support the ​ESA Communication, Outreach and Media Relations Department​ of the European Space Agency (ESA) at their location in ​Frascati, Italy​. The successful candidate shall act as the Mission Communication Coordinator and principal point of contact for the mission, ensuring coordination between the astronaut, ESA communication offices, HRE stakeholders, national partners, media stakeholders and relevant internal and external parties. Please note that this is a temporary position intended to cover the duration of the mission, which is expected to last approximately 18 months. Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at the interview stage). The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to: Mission Communication Planning: Develop, maintain and update the Artemis III Mission Communication Plan; Define mission communication objectives, audiences, key messages and communication priorities; Coordinate mission communication planning across all mission phases; Maintain and update the integrated communication calendar. Astronaut Communication Coordination: Act as ESA's primary communications point of contact for the astronaut; Coordinate all communication requests requiring astronaut participation; Prioritise communication activities based on operational constraints and mission priorities; Coordinate reviews and approvals of messaging, public statements, scripts and communication products involving the astronaut. Media Relations Coordination: Coordinate astronaut interview opportunities; Support media planning and prioritization; Coordinate mission-related press conferences and media events; Manage communication aspects of major mission milestones. Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate communication activities between: ESA Headquarters; EAC; HRE stakeholders; National space agencies (specifically ASI in this case); Communication service providers; Media relations teams; Internal communication teams. Mission Event Coordination: Coordinate communication planning for: Launch; Major mission milestones; In-flight communication events; Institutional visits; Public engagement activities; Landing and post-flight activities. ATG is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap (categorie protette L.68/99 art.1), or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment.