John Dillon
SpaceX | Communications Lead
- Role
- Communications Lead at SpaceX
- Location
- Brownsville, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Dillon
John Dillon, the Deputy Director of Public Affairs at Vandenberg Space Force Base, brings a unique blend of communications expertise and space enthusiasm to his role. His career journey spans from documentary producing for National Geographic to serving as Senior Video Producer for the Secretary of State at the U.S. Department of State (under two Secretaries). With academic credentials in Documentary Filmmaking, Strategic Communication, and International Relations, John is expanding his knowledge through a graduate MS program in Space Studies. His transition to the U.S. Space Force was inspired by a growing interest in national security and the new evolving space race. Based in CA, John balances his professional responsibilities with family life, often sharing his passion for space with his wife and two young daughters as they watch rocket launches from their home.
Experience
Communications Lead
Aug 2025 — Present · Starbase, TX, US
Education
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Anthropology
2007 — 2010
University of North Dakota
Master of Science - MS, Space Studies
The George Washington University
Master of Arts - MA, Media and Strategic Communication
Harvard Extension School
Graduate Certificate, International Relations
Skills
- Public Relations
- Video
- Storytelling
- Documentaries
- Photography
- Media Production
- Video Journalism
- Camera Operating
- Television
- Producing
- Journalism
- Field Producing
- Camera Operation
- Editing
- Blogging
- Audio Editing
- Research
- Cinematography
- Creative Writing
- Camera
- Digital Media
- Film Production
- Digital Video
- Social Media
- Videography
- Final Cut Pro
- Broadcast Journalism
- Broadcast
- Leadership
- Avid
- Film
- Video Production
- Video Editing
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