Media Relations Director

Responsibilities

We’re looking for a Media Relations Director to own Radiant’s external media presence—from 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

You’ll 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

You’ll prep executives for appearances, coordinate amplification campaigns, and ensure every major milestone gets the coverage it deserves

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 announcements—pre-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

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

Benefits

Equity: Substantial incentive stock plan for all salaried employees

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

Voluntary Life, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, Commuter and FSA are offered as employee contributed benefits

Vision: 100% coverage + 50% for dependents

Flexible PTO policy

Dental: 100% coverage, orthodontia extra, 50% for dependent

Beautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean

Team-bonding company outings, happy hours and in-person camaraderie

Qualifications

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

Understanding of the new media landscape—podcasts, newsletters, social platforms—and how influence flows through and across these channels

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

Ability to work across time zones and accommodate media schedules

Experience preparing spokespeople for high-stakes media appearances

8+ years in media relations, communications, or PR—ideally in technology, energy, aerospace, or defense

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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

Prior work with defense technology companies

Experience with nuclear energy communications and the unique sensitivities involved

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

Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ

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