Associate Director, Communications and Public Relations

Bethesda, MD (On-site)

$175K/yr – $205K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 8 days ago

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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute internal and external communications strategies that support Centrus' business objectives and corporate priorities
  • Partner with executive leadership to develop messaging, presentations, speeches, talking points, and corporate announcements
  • Lead media relations activities, including press releases, media inquiries, and proactive engagement with key media outlets
  • Develop communication plans supporting major business initiatives, employee engagement efforts, recruiting campaigns, and community outreach
  • Manage corporate communication channels, including the website, intranet, newsletters, social media, and other digital platforms
  • Collaborate with Human Resources, Investor Relations, Government Relations, Legal, Operations, and other business partners to ensure consistent, accurate messaging
  • Support crisis and executive communications while monitoring media coverage and identifying opportunities to strengthen the company's reputation
  • Measure communication effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements to maximize engagement and impact

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, strategic communications, or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing internal and external communications strategies, including media relations, executive communications, and employee communications
  • Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees, leaders, media, and external stakeholders
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams

Preferred

  • Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Experience in the energy, nuclear, manufacturing, government contracting, or other highly regulated industries
  • Experience supporting executive leadership with strategic communications, crisis communications, and reputation management initiatives
  • Experience collaborating with Government Relations, Investor Relations, Legal, and Human Resources to develop integrated communications strategies

Benefits

  • 401(k) savings plan with immediate eligibility a generous company match of up to 7% when you contribute 6% and immediate 100% vesting so every dollar is yours from day one
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Twelve paid holidays each year
  • Company paid life insurance for up to one times your salary, with the option to purchase additional insurance for yourself and your dependents
  • Company subsidized health insurance including PPO, HDHP, as well as dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Tax savings accounts are available like Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Account, Limited Purposes FSA and Flexible Dependent Care.
  • Company paid long- and short-term disability insurance to protect your income if you are sick or injured
  • Tuition reimbursement for courses taken at an accredited college or university when certain criteria are met
  • An employer paid employee assistance program available to support both employees and members of their household
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Centrus Energy

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Centrus Energy is a trusted American supplier of nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry, helping meet the growing need for clean, affordable, carbon-free energy. Since 1998, the Company has provided its utility customers with more than 1,850 reactor years of fuel, which is equivalent to more than 7 billion tons of coal. With world-class technical and engineering capabilities, Centrus is pioneering production of High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium and is leading the effort to restore America’s uranium enrichment capabilities at scale so that we can meet our clean energy, energy security, and national security needs. Find out more at CentrusEnergy.com.

Founded in 1998
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
734 employees
40% recommend to a friend
100% CEO approval

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