Sara Blask
About Sara Blask
Sara Blask is a Sr. Manager of Public Relations at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in crisis management and media strategy across various sectors.
Education and Expertise
Sara Blask holds an M.S. in Journalism from Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism. Additionally, she earned a BA from Colby College with a major in International Relations and minors in Environmental Studies and Creative Writing. Her academic background laid the foundation for her extensive career in communications and public relations.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Since 2020, Sara Blask has served as the Sr. Manager of Public Relations at BLUE ORIGIN, based in Kent, Washington. In this role, she manages communications strategies for the aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company, focusing on enhancing its public image and handling the complexities of public perception in the commercial space industry.
Previous Experience at The OutCast Agency
Sara Blask worked at The OutCast Agency in various roles, starting as Director of Media Strategy from 2013 to 2014 and again from 2016 to 2018. She ultimately ascended to the role of Vice President of Media Strategy from 2018 to 2020. In these positions, she developed and executed media strategies for high-profile clients in the technology sector, demonstrating her ability to handle high-pressure environments.
Corporate Communications at The Wall Street Journal
From 2011 to 2013, Sara Blask managed corporate communications for The Wall Street Journal/Dow Jones & Company in Greater New York City. Her responsibilities included handling media relations and public messaging for one of the most widely read newspapers, showcasing her prowess in managing public perception on a global scale.
Freelance Reporting Career
Before transitioning to corporate communications, Sara Blask worked as a freelance reporter from 2005 to 2010. Her career as a reporter spanned diverse locations, including Iceland, Hong Kong, New York, and Santa Fe, NM. This period honed her storytelling skills and deepened her understanding of global and local issues, enriching her later roles in public relations and communication.