US External Communications Lead — AI Cloud & Media Relations

Verda; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Verda is building a fully featured European AI cloud to train, experiment with, and deploy AI models at scale. The company operates with 100% renewable energy to power sustainable AI development.

The role focuses on leading external communications for Verda in the US, shaping the company narrative and working across media relations, executive visibility, announcements, and crisis communications, reporting to the Head of Communications as part of the Global Communications team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in external communications, reputation management, media relations, corporate communications, or a related field.
• Track record of building impactful communications strategies.
• Ability to navigate complex technological, political and business topics and to build clear messaging that positions Verda in relevant conversations.
• Experience working with media and journalists in the US market and building trusted relationships.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead external communications and reputation management for Verda in the US.
• Shape Verda's communications strategy in key markets and the company's external narrative.
• Work on media relations, executive visibility, announcements, and crisis communications.
• Build trusted relationships with Verda's external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Government Relations, Marketing, Operations and the wider Communications team to align messaging.
• Monitor coverage and industry conversations to spot opportunities and risks.
• Report to Head of Communications as part of the Global Communications team.

Skills

External communications

Reputation management

Media relations

Corporate communications

Stakeholder management

English writing

Project management

Job description

Verda is building a fully featured European AI cloud to train, experiment with, and deploy AI models at scale. The company operates with 100% renewable energy to power sustainable AI development.

The role focuses on leading external communications for Verda in the US, shaping the company narrative and working across media relations, executive visibility, announcements, and crisis communications, reporting to the Head of Communications as part of the Global Communications team.