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Director of Strategic Communications

New York, NYOnsite8+ YOE
Summary

Leads external communications strategy for a nuclear energy company, owning investor relations, messaging, and narrative development. Partners with executives to align communications with technical progress, fundraising, and market positioning; requires 8-12+ years experience and strong technical/financial communication skills.

About the role

Responsibilities

Investor Relations & External Strategy

  • Own development and execution of investor communication strategy, including positioning, messaging, and materials
  • Lead creation and refinement of investor-facing content, including pitch decks, updates, and strategic communications
  • Partner to support fundraising efforts, investor engagement, and external communications
  • Prepare leadership for investor meetings, presentations, and external engagements

Strategic Messaging & Company Narrative

  • Define and maintain Standard Nuclear’s external narrative, ensuring alignment with company strategy and execution
  • Translate technical, operational, and financial progress into clear, credible messaging
  • Ensure consistency of messaging across all external communications and materials
  • Continuously refine positioning based on company progress and market feedback

Executive & Cross-Functional Partnership

  • Work closely with executive leadership to shape messaging, positioning, and communication priorities
  • Partner with engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure communications are accurate and aligned with reality
  • Act as a central point of coordination for external communications across the organization

Market Positioning & Stakeholder Insight

  • Monitor industry trends, investor expectations, and competitive positioning
  • Advise leadership on how to position the company within the broader nuclear and energy landscape
  • Ensure messaging reflects both technical credibility and commercial relevance

Communications Infrastructure & Team Development

  • Build and scale communications processes, tools, and frameworks as the company grows
  • Establish standards for messaging, content development, and communication workflows
  • Evaluate and manage external partners (e.g., PR firms, consultants) as needed
  • Support development of a communications function over time

Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Communications, Engineering, or a related field
  • 8–12+ years of experience in strategic communications, investor relations, consulting, or a related field
  • Experience working with technical or industrial companies (energy, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or similar)
  • Proven experience supporting fundraising, investor communications, or executive-level messaging
  • Strong ability to understand and communicate complex technical and operational topics
  • Deep understanding of financial concepts, business strategy, and investor expectations
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills
  • Strong judgment and ability to manage sensitive and high-visibility communications
  • Experience working closely with executive leadership

Benefits

  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • 401K Plan
  • Paid Time Off, Holidays
Skills
Investor RelationsStrategic MessagingExecutive CommunicationsPitch DecksFundraising SupportFinancial ConceptsTechnical CommunicationWritingEditingPresentations