Issue/ Policy Comms Director

About Nscale

Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost‑effective, high‑performance infrastructure for AI start‑ups and large enterprise customers. Our cloud enables AI‑focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. It bolsters technical capabilities and supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility. We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency.

About the Role

We’re looking for a director or manager to support our issues and policy communications functions and lead across a wide range of matters facing the company. You will define and protect Nscale’s reputation, address ad‑hoc communications needs, tell specific company stories, amplify our story in the market, and lead high‑impact communications that build trust with governments, industry leaders, investors, and the public. You will help shape how we present ourselves in the world, from major product announcements and geopolitical narratives to crisis response and cultural moments.

Qualifications

• 4‑10 years of experience in communications, public relations, or public affairs, ideally with a strong track record in technology companies.
• Proven success shaping external narratives and positioning companies for high‑stakes visibility, industry leadership, and long‑term market confidence.
• Experience developing reactive and proactive communication strategies that engage investor audiences, analysts, and financial media with clarity and credibility.
• Strong executive presence and experience working closely with C‑level leaders on public and investor communications.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills with the ability to synthesize complexity into compelling, strategic narratives.
• A track record of operating effectively in fast‑paced, highly regulated, or geopolitically sensitive environments.
• Deep understanding of media relations, reputation management, and strategic messaging across a global landscape.
• Strong project‑management skills and ability to manage cross‑functional stakeholders with high precision and discretion.
• Experience scaling communications functions and leading through periods of transformation, external scrutiny, or market entry.
• Background in AI, infrastructure, cloud, technology, or policy is a plus.

Ways to Stand Out

• Experience leading communications through high‑visibility capital events, international expansion, or strategic partnerships.
• Background in public sector or enterprise‑focused tech communications.
• Deep understanding of the European and North American tech, policy, or investor landscape.
• A passion for using narrative to advance innovation in the service of sovereignty, security, and global resilience.

EEO Statement

At Nscale, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio‑economic backgrounds. If there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know. The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may include additional duties as assigned. For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice.