Director of Media Relations

The Role

We are seeking a Director of Media Relations in the Bay area to lead and evolve Nscale's global media strategy. This is a high-impact role at the center of how we communicate externally - shaping perception, strengthening our brand, and ensuring we show up in the right moments with clarity and authority.

You will work closely with senior leadership, including the CEO and executive team, to manage media engagement, prepare executives for high-profile opportunities, and ensure consistent, high-quality messaging across all external channels.

This role requires strong judgement, pace, and the ability to operate effectively in dynamic and high-stakes environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute Nscale's global media relations strategy across Silicon Valley and beyond
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all external communications and media engagement
• Prepare executives for media interactions, speaking engagements, and key industry events
• Manage inbound media opportunities - assessing value, prioritising effectively, and ensuring alignment with company strategy
• Develop clear, compelling narratives that position Nscale as a leader in AI infrastructure
• Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier journalists, editors, and industry influencers
• Lead messaging and communications planning around major company moments (launches, announcements, milestones)
• Provide calm, decisive guidance in fast-moving or sensitive situations, ensuring consistent and well-managed external communication
• Establish processes for media handling, briefing, and response to ensure speed and quality at scale
• Support event strategy, including vetting opportunities and ensuring executive time is used for high-impact engagements

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience in media relations, corporate communications, or external communications within tech or infrastructure environments
• Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, high-growth or complex organisations
• Strong experience working with senior executives and preparing them for high-visibility engagements
• Excellent judgement - able to assess risk, prioritize effectively, and make clear recommendations
• Experience managing sensitive or high-pressure communication scenarios with professionalism and control
• Strong network across media, particularly within technology, AI, or infrastructure sectors
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Additional information

At Nscale, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our work environment, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role.

Pay and benefits

The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.

Salary Range $170,000—$300,000 USD

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