External Communications Manager

TITLE:External Communications Manager LOCATION: Bellevue, WA, Remote Eligible

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes.TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

External Communications Manager

The External Communications Manager will support the development and execution of TerraPower’s external communications strategies that drive our storytelling across multiple audiences and platforms. This role coordinates earned media campaigns, supports company event visibility, and develops high-quality content that connects our technologies to key stakeholders.This role requires a strong communicator with experience managing corporate messaging, event support and media relations.

Responsibilities

- Support the development and manage the implementation of proactive communications strategies aligned with corporate priorities, business goals, and regulatory requirements.

- Serve as a key media contact; build and maintain relationships with journalists, industry analysts, and trade publications.

- Write clear and engaging content that reflects the company’s voice and culture.

- Draft press releases, op-eds, talking points, and media statements.

- Monitor media coverage and industry trends.

- Coordinate external stakeholder engagement efforts, including customers, regulators, policymakers, and community leaders.

- Support crisis and issues management communications, ensuring timely and accurate responses.

- Maintain relevant marketing and communications policies and procedures.

- Manage TerraPower’s presence at industry conference shows, representing TerraPower as needed at such events.

- Attend internal meetings to support communications and marketing efforts.

- Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration involving in-house and external teams to integrate marketing efforts and communications narratives seamlessly with overall business objectives.

- Stay current on marketing and communications trends, analyzing competition, customers and use insights and data analytics to adapt methods for better effectiveness.

- Assist or lead other emergent project initiatives.

Key Qualifications And Skills

- Minimum 5-8 years of experience in marketing and strategic communications.

- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.

- Proven experience working with multiple disciplines and outsourced teams.

- Direct experience creating content for traditional and digital channels.

- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across multiple formats and audiences.

- Demonstrated experience in media relations and crisis communications.

- Ability to translate complex technical and regulatory topics into clear, compelling messages.

- Proficiency with digital communication tools, social media platforms, and media monitoring systems.

- Preference for experience in technology, aerospace, energy, innovation and/or first-of-a-kind.

- Work samples may be requested for applicants selected for interview.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across various disciplines.

- Demonstrated ability to create communications that are creative and cognizant of change management best practices.

- Ability to think strategically, analyze data, and make informed decisions.

- Track record of thriving in fast paced work environments and developing and implementing successful communications initiatives.

- Proactive self-starter and team player with strong project execution focus, ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet emergent deadlines and execute a myriad of projects on time.

- Ability to successfully transport materials, set up booths and staff TerraPower booth at industry events with little direct oversight.

Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position.These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

- Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)

- Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds in order to transport marketing items and set up booths at conferences and events

- Repetitive work: Prolonged

- Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work

- Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day

- Travel required: 10-15% per month

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government.TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements.To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.Government export authorization approval times vary.Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job Details

Salary Range Level 9: $102,804 - $154,206

Salary Range Level 10: $117,922 - $176,833

- We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications experience.This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits

- Competitive Compensation

- Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

- Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits for family or individual

- Vision

- Dental

- Life

- Life and Disability

- Gender Affirmation Benefits

- Parental Leave

- 401k Plan

- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

- 21 days of annually accrued PTO

- Generous Holiday Schedule

- 10 paid holidays

- Relocation Assistance

- Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

- Flexible Work Schedule

TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/ .