Director of Media Relations

San Francisco, CA (On-site)

$170K/yr – $300K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 7 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and execute Nscale’s global media relations strategy across Silicon Valley and beyond while advising senior leadership on external communications and media engagement.

  • Coordinate executive media preparation and high-visibility speaking engagements.
  • Develop and position clear narratives that establish Nscale as a leader in AI infrastructure.

Job Description

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

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.
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Nscale

Nscale is building the engine of superintelligence — full-stack AI infrastructure powering the world’s most powerful systems, from ground to cloud.

Founded in 2024
298 employees (19 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$170K/yr – $300K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Media Relations median pay in the United States

$100K/yr

Most earn $88K to $123K. Based on 250 salaries, including bonus and equity.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
11 (4% of company)
Median Tenure
0.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

Funding

Total Funding
$5.1B
Last Raise
$2B
Series C, 7 days ago

Funding History

  • Mar 2026
    Series C • $2B
  • Feb 2026
    Debt Financing • $1.4B
  • Oct 2025
    Series C • $433M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
53.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.5%
Direct
42.1%
Referral
9.6%
Social
4.4%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~314

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Director of Media Relations

Nscale · San Francisco, CA · On-site