Director of U.S. Communications

Communications Director

CORE POWER was founded in 2018 to solve the world's energy challenges by delivering ship-based power directly to the industries and economies driving global prosperity, overcoming the barriers that have held nuclear energy back.
CORE POWER builds, integrates and deploys ship-based nuclear energy systems. We build and support two classes of vessel: moored ship-shaped power plants, that generate high-density energy, and nuclear-powered commercial ships that will speed up global trade.
Headquartered in Chiswick, London, with offices in Washington, D.C. and Japan, CORE POWER operates at the intersection of advanced nuclear, maritime, energy security and industrial policy.
The Communications Director is the senior U.S. communications leader responsible for shaping and executing an integrated U.S. communications strategy, aligned to CORE POWER's global narrative, that advances our mission, protects and enhances our reputation, and supports U.S. market development, policy engagement and regulatory progress. This role spans U.S. corporate and product communications, policy and issues management, media relations, executive visibility and internal or employee communications. You'll be part of a high-performing team, partner closely with Government Affairs, Regulatory, Commercial, the Executive Committee and the UK communications team, and serve as a trusted counselor on high-stakes moments.
The role reports to the Group Head Market Development and would suit someone with 10 or more years of agency or in-house experience in international, complex, regulated and science or engineering-heavy sectors, such as energy, climate tech, maritime, advanced manufacturing, aerospace or nuclear. The Communications Director works together with the Director Strategic Communications in the UK, with a clear division of labor: the UK role leads global, UK and EU strategic communications and corporate narrative development, while this role leads U.S. market communications, adapts global messaging for U.S. audiences, and ensures U.S. issues and opportunities are reflected in group plans. The role also works with the Director Marketing, who is responsible for internal and external events coordination and outreach, in the wider Communications and Marketing team. The position is in-office in Washington, D.C.
This is a high-impact opportunity to help establish CORE POWER's U.S. voice at a pivotal moment for advanced nuclear, maritime innovation, energy security and industrial competitiveness.
Job Requirements:
Strategy and narrative
Develop and execute the U.S. communications strategy and annual plan, aligned to group strategy, U.S. market development priorities and brand positioning.
Own U.S. messaging architecture, proof points and audience segmentation, adapting the global corporate narrative for U.S. federal, state, industry, investor, customer, and media audiences.
Translate complex nuclear, maritime, regulatory and policy topics into clear, compelling stories for diverse U.S. audiences.
Reputation and issues
Lead U.S. risk scanning, scenario planning and issues or crisis communications, maintaining playbooks and response protocols in coordination with the UK Strategic Communications lead. Serve as U.S. on-record or off-record company spokesperson, and prepare executives for U.S. media, panels, briefings and presentations. Build and maintain relationships with tier-one U.S. media, Washington policy press, energy and maritime trade press, analysts and key opinion formers.
Policy, industry, and thought leadership
Partner with U.S. Government Affairs, Regulatory, Market Development and Commercial teams to communicate around U.S. regulatory milestones, standards development, policy debates and stakeholder engagements. Design executive visibility platforms for senior U.S. and group executives in U.S. policy, energy, maritime and national security forums, including keynotes, op-eds, LinkedIn engagement, podcasts and roundtables, with measurable outcomes. Commission and package data and insights, including white papers and briefings, that advance category leadership in the U.S. market.
Corporate and product communications
Lead U.S. launch communications for major announcements, including partnerships, funding, pilots, deployments and safety, licensing or permitting milestones. Coordinate with the UK Strategic Communications lead on global announcements so sequencing, ownership and messaging are clear. Integrate earned, owned, shared and paid tactics into cohesive U.S. campaigns; establish a U.S. content cadence and editorial calendar. Contribute U.S.-specific content for the website, newsroom and digital channels, ensuring accessibility and brand compliance without duplicating central website ownership.
Internal communications
Align the U.S. office through leadership communications, internal briefing channels and manager toolkits, ensuring employees understand U.S. strategy, milestones and stakeholder priorities. Coordinate with group-wide internal communications so U.S. messages reinforce, rather than duplicate, global updates.
Team, vendors, and budget
Build, where needed, coach and retain U.S. communications capability; manage U.S. PR agency, freelance, creative and research resources in coordination with the wider Communications and Marketing team. Own U.S. communications planning, objectives, key results, budget and measurement frameworks; run post-mortems and share learning with the UK team.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, Journalism or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Work Experience:
10 or more years of relevant experience, preferably including the U.S. policy and media environment and complex, regulated, science or engineering-heavy sectors such as energy, climate tech, maritime, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, nuclear, infrastructure or national security.
Behavior:
Thrives in a creative environment but possesses the pragmatism and awareness to maintain progress.
Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
Politically astute, with sound judgment in sensitive stakeholder environments.
Positive 'can do' attitude.
Intellectually curious, adaptable, motivated and well organized.
Able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Able to adapt to changing priorities and to work under pressure.
Collaborative and clear about role boundaries with UK Strategic Communications and Marketing.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in joining CORE POWER, please submit your CV and a cover letter by June 5th, outlining your experience and motivation to join our team!