Director of Strategic Communications

Standard Nuclear is fueling America’s nuclear renaissance at industrial scale. Our mission is to deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power—enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world. 

The Director of Strategic Communications is responsible for leading Standard Nuclear’s external communications strategy, including investor communications, company positioning, and market messaging. This role owns the development of a clear, consistent narrative that accurately reflects the company’s technical progress, operational execution, and long-term strategy. 

This position partners directly with executive leadership to shape how the company is represented to investors, partners, and external stakeholders. The Director ensures that all communications are aligned, credible, and effective in supporting fundraising, strategic growth, and market positioning. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

Investor Relations & External Strategy 

• Own development and execution of investor communication strategy, including positioning, messaging, and materials  

• Lead creation and refinement of investor-facing content, including pitch decks, updates, and strategic communications  

• Partner to support fundraising efforts, investor engagement, and external communications  

• Prepare leadership for investor meetings, presentations, and external engagements 

 

Strategic Messaging & Company Narrative 

• Define and maintain Standard Nuclear’s external narrative, ensuring alignment with company strategy and execution  

• Translate technical, operational, and financial progress into clear, credible messaging  

• Ensure consistency of messaging across all external communications and materials  

• Continuously refine positioning based on company progress and market feedback  

 

Executive & Cross-Functional Partnership 

• Work closely with executive leadership to shape messaging, positioning, and communication priorities  

• Partner with engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure communications are accurate and aligned with reality  

• Act as a central point of coordination for external communications across the organization  

 

Market Positioning & Stakeholder Insight 

• Monitor industry trends, investor expectations, and competitive positioning  

• Advise leadership on how to position the company within the broader nuclear and energy landscape  

• Ensure messaging reflects both technical credibility and commercial relevance  

 

Communications Infrastructure & Team Development 

• Build and scale communications processes, tools, and frameworks as the company grows  

• Establish standards for messaging, content development, and communication workflows  

• Evaluate and manage external partners (e.g., PR firms, consultants) as needed  

• Support development of a communications function over time 

 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Communications, Engineering, or a related field  

• 8–12+ years of experience in strategic communications, investor relations, consulting, or a related field  

• Experience working with technical or industrial companies (energy, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or similar)  

• Proven experience supporting fundraising, investor communications, or executive-level messaging  

• Strong ability to understand and communicate complex technical and operational topics  

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