US Communications Lead: Public Affairs & Community Relations

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

Job summary

DataOne is seeking a senior communications leader in the United States to define and deploy the company’s US communications strategy. The role covers external media relations, local community engagement in Vineland, and institutional public affairs to support permitting and stakeholder trust.

The incumbent will also shape the employer brand for US hiring and align internal/brand governance with the Group guidelines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• External communications and media relations in the US.
• Build and manage US media database across sectors.
• Prepare spokespeople for public appearances with briefs and Q&A.
• Lead DataOne's presence at industry events and secure speaking slots.
• Local acceptance and community relations with stakeholders in Vineland and Cumberland County.
• Map stakeholders, design engagement programs, and respond to residents’ questions.
• Prepare institutional materials and ensure messaging consistency with permitting data.
• Develop crisis communications framework and on-call coverage.
• Employer brand and recruitment content for US market.
• Internal communications and brand governance aligned with Group guidelines.

Skills

Written English

Public speaking

Technical communication

French language

Media tools & budget mgmt

Education

Higher education in communications/journalism/public affairs

Job description

DataOne is seeking a senior communications leader in the United States to define and deploy the company’s US communications strategy. The role covers external media relations, local community engagement in Vineland, and institutional public affairs to support permitting and stakeholder trust.

The incumbent will also shape the employer brand for US hiring and align internal/brand governance with the Group guidelines.