Director of Media Relations

Nscale
San Francisco, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at experienced media relations professionals in the tech industry who can lead strategic external communications and collaborate closely with senior leadership.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a proven track record in shaping media strategies for high-growth tech firms
    — “We are seeking a Director of Media Relations in the Bay area to lead and evolve Nscale’s global media strategy”
  • Individuals who have worked with senior executives in high-profile media and speaking engagements
    — “Prepare executives for media interactions, speaking engagements, and key industry events”
  • Professionals skilled in developing compelling narratives for AI infrastructure leadership
    — “Develop clear, compelling narratives that position Nscale as a leader in AI infrastructure”

Things to consider

  • The role demands handling sensitive or high-pressure communication scenarios with precision
    — “Experience managing sensitive or high-pressure communication scenarios with professionalism and control”
  • The position requires a strong media network in the technology, AI, or infrastructure sectors
    — “Strong network across media, particularly within technology, AI, or infrastructure sectors”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in managing global media strategies and aligning them with company goals
    — “Own and execute Nscale’s global media relations strategy across Silicon Valley and beyond”
  • Demonstrate your ability to guide executives through high-visibility engagements effectively
    — “Strong experience working with senior executives and preparing them for high-visibility engagements”
  • Showcase your capability to build relationships with top-tier journalists and influencers
    — “Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier journalists, editors, and industry influencers”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • Developed and executed a global media strategy
  • Built and maintained relationships with top-tier journalists
Typical background
Significant experience in media relations or corporate communications

Skills & requirements

Required

Media RelationsCorporate CommunicationsExternal CommunicationsExecutive CommunicationsMedia EngagementStrategic CommunicationsPublic Relations

Preferred

AI Industry KnowledgeEnterprise Technology

Stack & domain

LeadershipCommunicationMedia RelationsCorporate Communications

About the role

Original posting from Nscale via Greenhouse

About Nscale

Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility.

We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you’ll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join our team, you’ll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future.

The Role

We are seeking a Director of Media Relations in the Bay area to lead and evolve Nscale’s global media strategy. This is a high-impact role at the center of how we communicate externally — shaping perception, strengthening our brand, and ensuring we show up in the right moments with clarity and authority.

You will work closely with senior leadership, including the CEO and executive team, to manage media engagement, prepare executives for high-profile opportunities, and ensure consistent, high-quality messaging across all external channels.

This role requires strong judgement, pace, and the ability to operate effectively in dynamic and high-stakes environments.

Key Responsibilities

Own and execute Nscale’s global media relations strategy across Silicon Valley and beyond

Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all external communications and media engagement

Prepare executives for media interactions, speaking engagements, and key industry events

Manage inbound media opportunities — assessing value, prioritising effectively, and ensuring alignment with company strategy

Develop clear, compelling narratives that position Nscale as a leader in AI infrastructure

Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier journalists, editors, and industry influencers

Lead messaging and communications planning around major company moments (launches, announcements, milestones)

Provide calm, decisive guidance in fast-moving or sensitive situations, ensuring consistent and well-managed external communication

Establish processes for media handling, briefing, and response to ensure speed and quality at scale

Support event strategy, including vetting opportunities and ensuring executive time is used for high-impact engagements

What We’re Looking For

Significant experience in media relations, corporate communications, or external communications within tech or infrastructure environments

Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, high-growth or complex organisations

Strong experience working with senior executives and preparing them for high-visibility engagements

Excellent judgement — able to assess risk, prioritize effectively, and make clear recommendations

Experience managing sensitive or high-pressure communication scenarios with professionalism and control

Strong network across media, particularly within technology, AI, or infrastructure sectors

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

At Nscale, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our work environment, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role.The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.

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Source: Nscale careers (Greenhouse)

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