Hybrid Head of Communications

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About the role

  • Head of Communications for Blue Energy responsible for public engagement and storytelling strategy. Collaborating across teams to define communications framework in nuclear energy sector.

Responsibilities

  • Own the company's communications framework. Translate complex technical, regulatory, and commercial work into clear storytelling. Ensure consistency across every audience: investors, partners, policymakers, employees, media.
  • Lead all media strategy and execution. Manage relationships with external PR firms, outlets, and advisors. Identify the moments that matter and shape how we show up for them. Prepare executives and partners for interviews, panels, and public appearances.
  • Work with commercial, development, and partnership teams to tell the story of our collaborations. Coordinate joint announcements. Make sure partners are represented accurately and strategically.
  • Build a clear, consistent internal cadence as we grow from ~50 to 150+ people across multiple locations. Make sure employees understand not just what we're doing but why.
  • Partner with the Head of Government Affairs to align public messaging with regulatory and policy strategy. Support communications around permitting, public sector engagement, and regulatory milestones.
  • Establish the processes, tools, and operating rhythms. Define when and how the company communicates externally. Operate hands-on now, with a path to building a team as the company grows.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in communications, public affairs, or strategic communications, ideally within energy, infrastructure, climate tech, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries.
  • Demonstrated success developing and executing communications strategies for complex organizations with multiple external stakeholders
  • Proven experience leading media relations and PR strategy
  • Strong ability to translate technical, regulatory, and commercial concepts into clear, compelling narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience partnering closely with executive leadership, government affairs, and commercial teams
  • Track record of building or scaling a communications function, either as an early hire or in a rapidly growing organization.
  • Exceptional writing, editorial, and storytelling skills with strong strategic judgment and the ability to operate effectively in fast-moving environments.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for professional development

Job title

Head of Communications

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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