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Senior External Communications Manager

Crusoe· Marketing
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San Francisco, CA - US$160k - $195kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior External Communications Manager at Crusoe to lead storytelling for the front lines of the business, overseeing communications across data center development, energy, and real estate initiatives, in collaboration with Public Affairs and Government Affairs.

Responsibilities

  • News Engine: Drive a strategic news program that demonstrates momentum across Crusoe's data center development, energy, and real estate work — turning our buildout into a consistent cadence of high-impact moments.
  • Media and Influencer Relations: Build and maintain direct relationships with journalists across infrastructure, energy, real estate, technology, and financial media. Pitch and place stories independently.
  • Community & Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with Public Affairs and Government Affairs to support community engagement in markets where we build.
  • Narrative Development: Sharpen messaging with subject matter experts across DIG, Energy, and Real Estate for diverse audiences.
  • Thought Leadership: Develop and place high-impact op-eds, keynote scripts, and social content to position Crusoe as a leader in AI infrastructure development.
  • Issues Management: Monitor media and community landscape; coordinate timely responses to industry shifts and local dynamics.
  • Agency Management: Manage PR agency relationships, set priorities, and ensure resources target high-value opportunities.
  • Measurement: Own communications reporting; track coverage, share of voice, and program outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 7+ years in communications or public relations with a track record of securing press results at top-tier outlets.
  • AI-First Mindset: Daily use of AI in workflows, deployment of agents, and use of LLMs for research and drafting.
  • Domain Expertise: Experience in data center construction/development, energy, infrastructure, real estate, or AI industries preferred.
  • Media Relations Expert: Strong relationships with journalists and influencers; ability to pitch and protect narratives independently.
  • Exceptional Writer: Strong writing with nuance, clarity, and human insight.
  • High-Agency: Comfortable executing with limited resources and high ambiguity; proactive planning.
  • Collaborative & Low Ego: Ability to work across DIG, Energy, Real Estate, Public Affairs, Legal; fast-moving with humility.
  • Results-Oriented: Metrics-driven with a history of turning communications into measurable business outcomes.

Skills

Required:Crisis/Issues ManagementMedia RelationsNarrative Development

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
  • Volunteer time off
  • Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
  • Daily meals allowance
  • Additional location-specific perks & programs
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Crusoe

The AI factory company | Renewable-powered AI infrastructure

Crusoe provides next-gen AI infrastructure and cloud compute using an energy-first approach. Deploy AI workloads at scale with reliable performance and 24/7 support.

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