US Communications Director — Crisis, Media & Community

BSO; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DataOne is seeking a senior communications leader to define and deploy the US communications strategy from its Vineland region. The role aligns with the group brand and governance, targeting industry credibility, local acceptance, and employer attractiveness.

You will shape external communications, media relations, and crisis planning while coordinating with US leadership and Legal. Responsibilities include building the US media database, producing press materials, managing spokesperson

Qualifications

• Excellent written English with clear, jargon-free communication.
• Public-speaking skills and ability to command a room in public meetings.
• Ability to quickly understand technical topics and explain them to non-technical audiences.
• Experience managing external communications agencies or providers, as well as communications budgets.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage the US media database: data center and cloud specialist media, national business press, energy and construction press, and regional press in southern New Jersey.
• Produce corporate content: press releases, press kits, talking points, project fact sheets, client messaging, web and LinkedIn content.
• Prepare and support spokespersons before every public appearance, with briefs, difficult questions and red lines.
• Lead DataOne's presence at industry trade shows and conferences, and secure speaking opportunities on panels.
• Map local stakeholders and keep the stakeholder map up to date: City of Vineland, City Council, planning departments, VMEU, Cumberland County, Chamber of Commerce, residents' associations, environmental organizations and educational institutions.
• Design the local engagement program: public meetings, open-house days, construction-site information points and Q&A responses.
• Translate technical topics into understandable, non-promotional messages.
• Monitor the local environment: press review, social media and community groups, and alert management to early signals.
• Support relationships with state and county institutional stakeholders, cooperation with Legal.
• Prepare institutional materials: project presentations, economic impact briefs, public consultations contributions.
• Ensure messaging consistency with permitting commitments and project data.
• Develop and maintain the US crisis communications framework with scenarios and talking points.
• Provide on-call crisis communications coverage and post-incident reviews.
• Adapt the Group employer brand for the US market and support recruitment channels.
• Design local awareness campaigns and collaborate with HR on recruitment events.
• Relay Group internal communications for US teams and ensure brand guidelines are followed.

Skills

Excellent English

Public speaking

Storytelling of technical topics

Agency management

Budget management

Work eligibility in the US

French language as a plus

Tools

Content-production tools

Job description

DataOne is seeking a senior communications leader to define and deploy the US communications strategy from its Vineland region. The role aligns with the group brand and governance, targeting industry credibility, local acceptance, and employer attractiveness.

You will shape external communications, media relations, and crisis planning while coordinating with US leadership and Legal. Responsibilities include building the US media database, producing press materials, managing spokesperson