US Communications Director: Sustainable AI Infrastructure

BSO; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DataOne is seeking a US Communications Lead to shape and deploy the group brand across the United States, including Vineland and Cumberland County, aligning with governance. You will build credibility among media, stakeholders, and potential hires.

You will manage external media relations, local community outreach, institutional affairs, crisis readiness, employer branding, and internal governance, coordinating with HQ and US teams to ensure consistent messaging.

Qualifications

• Higher education in communications, journalism, political science, public affairs or equivalent.
• 7–10 years in corporate communications, media relations or public affairs, incl. ≥3 years in infrastructure sectors.
• Experience communicating projects to US communities and officials, ideally permitting/opposition contexts.
• Crisis communications experience in industrial/construction environments.
• Experience with non-US HQ and multi-time-zone teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage the US media database across data center, cloud, national press, energy and regional outlets.
• Produce corporate content: press releases, press kits, talking points, project fact sheets, client messaging, web and LinkedIn content.
• Prepare and support spokespersons before public appearances with briefs and Q&A.
• Lead DataOne's presence at industry events and secure speaking opportunities.

Skills

Written English

Public speaking

Fast writing

Media monitoring tools

Agency management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor+ in communications or related field

Tools

None

Job description

DataOne is seeking a US Communications Lead to shape and deploy the group brand across the United States, including Vineland and Cumberland County, aligning with governance. You will build credibility among media, stakeholders, and potential hires.

You will manage external media relations, local community outreach, institutional affairs, crisis readiness, employer branding, and internal governance, coordinating with HQ and US teams to ensure consistent messaging.