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