Senior External Communications Manager

San Francisco, CA - US. Posted 2 months ago

The role

This person will lead storytelling for the teams that site, power, and build Crusoe's AI factories. You will drive a strategic news program and manage media, influencer, and community relations.

What you will do

Drive a strategic news program for data center development, energy, and real estate work.
Build and maintain direct relationships with journalists across multiple media sectors.
Partner with Public Affairs and Government Affairs teams to support community engagement.
Partner with subject matter experts to translate complex topics into compelling stories.
Develop and place op-eds, keynote scripts, and social content for spokespeople.
Monitor media and community landscape to coordinate strategic responses to industry shifts.
Manage PR agency relationships and set clear priorities.
Own communications reporting by tracking coverage, share of voice, and program outcomes.

Required qualifications

7+ years in communications or public relations
Demonstrated track record of securing press results at top-tier outlets
Integrated AI into workflows using agents and LLMs
Real, working relationships with journalists and influencers
Ability to write with nuance, clarity, and human insight
Comfortable executing with limited resources and high ambiguity
Ability to build trust across functions
Metrics-driven and accountable

Nice to have

Experience working in data center construction/development, energy, infrastructure, real estate, or AI industries

Benefits

Competitive compensation and equity packages
Restricted Stock Units
Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
Employer contributions to HSA account
Paid parental leave
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Professional development & tuition reimbursement
Mental health & wellness support
Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
Cell phone stipend
401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary

About the company

Crusoe is a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company that owns and operates each layer of the stack to power AI workloads. The company uses an energy-first approach to build AI infrastructure.