Media Relations Director

Radiant is an El Segundo CA-based startup building the worlds first mass-produced portable nuclear microreactors. The companys first reactor Kaleidos is a 1-megawatt fail-safe microreactor that can be transported anywhere power is needed and run for up to 5 years without refueling. Portable nuclear power with rapid-deploy capability can replace similar-sized diesel generators and provide critical asset support for hospitals data centers remote sites and military bases. Radiants unique practical approach to nuclear development leverages modern software engineering to rapidly deliver safe factory-built microreactors that use existing well-qualified materials. Founded in 2020 Radiant is on track to test its first reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory this summer with initial customer deliveries beginning in 2028.

About the Role
Were looking for a Media Relations Director to own Radiants external media presencefrom podcast bookings and journalist relationships to investor amplification and executive communications. This role is critical: despite Radiant having more substance competitors are seeking to out-hustle us on new media.

Youll be the primary interface between Radiant and the media world building relationships with podcasters journalists and newsletter writers who cover energy defense technology business and more. Youll prep executives for appearances coordinate amplification campaigns and ensure every major milestone gets the coverage it deserves.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Drive media coverage for Radiant targeting top-tier outlets podcasts shows and newsletters covering defense technology business government and energy.

• Build and maintain relationships with reporters at those same publications.

• Cultivate relationships with new media outlets newsletters and online publications that reach our audiences.

• Coordinate investor amplification during milestone announcementspre-briefing investors with draft posts and embargo timing to maximize reach.

• Support executive communications including developing talking points preparing executives for interviews and ensuring spokespeople are deployed to appropriate audiences.

• Monitor media landscape and competitors the industry and more.

• Manage crisis communications when Radiant or the nuclear industry faces negative coverage.

• Track and report on media metrics including coverage volume sentiment share of voice vs. competitors and amplification reach.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 8 years in media relations communications or PRideally in technology energy aerospace or defense.

• Demonstrated success booking executives on broadcast and top-tier podcasts and securing feature coverage from top-tier publications.

• Existing relationships with journalists podcasters or media gatekeepers (or proven ability to build them).

• Experience preparing spokespeople for high-stakes media appearances.

• Understanding of the new media landscapepodcasts newsletters social platformsand how influence flows through and across these channels.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work across time zones and accommodate media schedules.

Desired Qualifications & Skills:

• Existing relationships with business defense energy or technology podcasters and media creators.

• Experience with nuclear energy communications and the unique sensitivities involved.

• Prior work with defense technology companies.

Key Metrics:

• 25 podcast/media appearances per year across executives.

• 4 coordinated investor amplification events per year.

• Multiple features per month in high-reach newsletters and publications.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission.

• Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ.

• Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.

• Medical: 100% up to base silver level plan for employee 50% dependents offers up to Platinum plans.

• One Medical: Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents.

• Vision: 100% top tier plan coverage 50% for dependents.

• Dental: 100% top tier plan coverage orthodontia extra 50% for dependents.

• Voluntary life accident hospital critical illness commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.

• 8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.

• Daily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.

• Flexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.

• Company and team-bonding events happy hours and in-person camaraderie.

• Beautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.

Total Compensation and Benefits
Radiant compensates people for impact and invests in those who continue to raise the bar. Radiants new hire compensation package includes base salary substantial equity grants and comprehensive health benefits. Total compensation and level are determined through a rigorous evaluation of interview performance experience education and qualifications and are designed to support continued growth as scope responsibility and impact expand at Radiant.

The best of todays advanced reactor builders dont wait for job postings. They join the winning team. If thats you contact us directly for immediate opportunities: .

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicants capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

Required Experience:

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