About the Role
Planet is seeking a Technical Marketing Manager to translate complex Earth Observation (EO) data and technical workflows into compelling marketing assets. This role involves hands-on work with Planet's data, APIs, and platform tools to create product demos, animations, and video content for both technical and executive audiences.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute compelling product demos showcasing Planet's EO data, APIs, and analytics solutions.
- Produce technical video content, including scripting, screen-capturing, editing, and animating EO workflows.
- Translate complex geospatial concepts into clear visual assets like graphics, imagery, and animations.
- Operate technical EO workflows using GIS software, APIs, and scripting to extract data narratives.
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and PMMs to visualize new feature releases for the market.
- Maintain a library of technical marketing assets for the sales team.
Requirements
- 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 Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator).
- Hands-on proficiency with GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS) and spatial data analysis.
- Familiarity with Python or basic scripting for data extraction and workflow automation.
- Deep understanding of the Earth Observation (EO) industry and geospatial data.
- Excellent visual storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
- Self-starter mentality with organizational skills to manage multiple production pipelines.
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- Illustrator
- GIS software
- QGIS
- ArcGIS
- Spatial data analysis
- Python
- Scripting
- Earth Observation (EO) industry
- Geospatial data
- Video editing
- Animation
- Visual storytelling
Location
- San Francisco
- Washington D.C.
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 2-4 years
Education Level
- Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $114,200—$142,700 USD
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 16 Weeks 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
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
About the Company
- Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history, delivering an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a cloud-based platform.
- We are both a space company and data company.
- Customers use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve tough obstacles.
- We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community, iterating in a way that puts team members first and prepares the company for growth.
- Planet is a global company with employees working remotely worldwide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
Equal Opportunity
- Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply.
- Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and 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.
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
