Media Relations Director

About the Company

Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. The company’s first reactor, Kaleidos, is a 1-megawatt, fail-safe microreactor that can be transported anywhere power is needed and run for up to 5 years without refueling.

Responsibilities

• Drive media coverage for Radiant targeting top-tier outlets, podcasts, shows, and newsletters covering defense, technology, business, government, and energy
• Build and maintain relationships with reporters at target publications
• Cultivate relationships with new media outlets, newsletters, and online publications
• Coordinate investor amplification during milestone announcements
• Support executive communications including developing talking points and preparing executives for interviews
• Monitor media landscape, competitors, and the industry
• Manage crisis communications
• Track and report on media metrics including coverage volume, sentiment, and share of voice

Requirements

• 8+ years in media relations, communications, or PR
• Experience in technology, energy, aerospace, or defense
• Demonstrated success booking executives on broadcast and top-tier podcasts
• Existing relationships with journalists, podcasters, or media gatekeepers
• Experience preparing spokespeople for high-stakes media appearances
• Understanding of the new media landscape (podcasts, newsletters, social platforms)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work across time zones and accommodate media schedules
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as necessary
• Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing relationships with business, defense, energy, or technology podcasters
• Experience with nuclear energy communications
• Prior work with defense technology companies

Benefits

• Substantial incentive stock plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 8-weeks of paid parental leave
• Daily catered lunch, free snacks, and drinks
• Flexible PTO policy
• Company and team-bonding events