Director, Corporate Communications
xenergy · Rockville, MD · United States · Hybrid
Pay: USD 192,375 – 218,250 a year
Posted Sep 30, 2026
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X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/ . We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us .
Job Description
X-energy LLC is hiring a Corporate Communications Director. This position is responsible for developing and implementing X-energy’s internal and external communications strategies in support of the company’s business objectives, reputation, and growth. The role serves as a strategic communications advisor to senior leaders and leads the development of corporate narratives, executive communications, media relations, issues and reputation management, and major company announcements. The role is expected to bring sound judgment, strong editorial instincts, and a proactive approach to identifying communications opportunities, while helping measure and continuously improve the effectiveness of X-energy’s communications programs.
Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities:
Lead media relations strategy, including proactive engagement with national, trade, business, energy, and local media; identification of high-value storytelling opportunities; and development of long-term relationships with key journalists and key stakeholders.
Lead issues and reputation management efforts, including monitoring emerging developments, assessing communications risks and opportunities, and developing timely response strategies.
Serve as a strategic communications advisor to senior leaders, providing counsel on corporate positioning, executive visibility, major announcements, stakeholder communications, and emerging reputational issues.
Lead communications planning and execution for significant corporate, commercial, regulatory, operational, and organizational developments, ensuring appropriate sequencing and alignment across internal and external audiences.
Build and maintain working relationships with relevant industry stakeholders, media contacts, trade press, and local community outlets to support communication efforts.
Support placement of X‑energy content in appropriate news and industry publications.
Serve as a spokesperson for X‑energy with media and external stakeholders, as appropriate.
Partner with Brand Marketing to ensure corporate communications and brand initiatives reinforce a consistent company narrative and strengthen awareness and reputation.
Provide communications support for operating units, Business Development, Operations, Government Affairs, stakeholder/rightsholder engagement, and company publications.
Maintain effective communication channels with strategic partners, subcontractors, customers, suppliers, think tanks, and relevant industry groups.
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