Radiant
Media Relations Director
$154K–$256K
El Segundo, CA · On-site · Director · Full-time · Posted Jun 12, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years in media relations, communications, or PR; technology, energy, aerospace, or defense experience is described as ideal.
- Visa sponsorship
- Any job offer is contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.
About the job
Leads Radiant’s external media presence, securing coverage and appearances, supporting executive communications, coordinating investor amplification, and managing media monitoring and crises.
What you'll do
- Secure coverage and build relationships with journalists, podcasters, newsletters, and other media outlets.
- Prepare executives for media appearances and coordinate investor amplification around milestones.
- Monitor media and competitors, manage crisis communications, and track media performance metrics.
What they ask for
- 8+ years in media relations, communications, or PR.
- Demonstrated success booking executives on broadcast and top-tier podcasts and securing feature coverage in top-tier publications.
- Existing media relationships or proven ability to build them; experience preparing spokespeople for high-stakes appearances.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work across time zones and accommodate media schedules.
Nice to have
- Existing relationships with business, defense, energy, or technology podcasters and media creators; experience with nuclear energy communications.
- Prior work with defense technology companies.
Pay
$154.5K – $256.2K USD base salary
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