Core Scientific

Core Scientific

Director, External Affairs

Atlanta, GA · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 35 days ago
LeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • We transform energy into high-value compute with unmatched efficiency at scale.
  • Core Scientific is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: CORZ).
  • We power AI, HPC, and other next-generation data center workloads demanding exceptional computing power, in addition to our digital asset mining operations.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain proactive relationships with state legislators, legislative committees, and governors' energy offices across Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and other states as determined.
  • Collaborate with internal counter parties to develop messaging and execute public communications and outreach campaigns that elevate Core's visibility and credibility.
  • Build and maintain a consistent and visible presence in regional forums and stakeholder discussions, establishing credibility and serving as a trusted source of insight to inform and advance organizational priorities.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy that establishes Core as a trusted, proactive partner across the states, including utilities, regulators, policymakers, and regional forums.
  • Deliver measurable progress in relationship depth and stakeholder awareness and maintain relationships moving forward.
  • Collaborate closely with Corporate Communications to ensure all regional communications are consistent with Core's brand and corporate strategy, messaging standards, and brand, while remaining tailored to the unique context of Western stakeholders.
  • Provide timely, candid strategic guidance to the Chief Power & Policy Officer on key stakeholder dynamics, local and state issues and opportunities, regulatory developments, and communications opportunities, with particular focus on areas where such dynamics create reputational risk or opportunity.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Business, Energy Policy, or a related field.
  • Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in stakeholder engagement, public affairs, communications, regulatory policy, or energy industry roles.
  • Proven ability to influence and advise senior leadership on stakeholder engagement and communications strategy.
  • Strong strategic communications and messaging development skills, with the ability to craft narratives that resonate across diverse and sometimes skeptical audiences.
  • Ability to translate complex energy, regulatory, and market concepts into clear and compelling messaging for non-technical audiences.
  • Frequent travel is required, approximately 30%. (T ravel to GA, NC, AL and other markets, as needed)
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and lift up to 25 pounds.
  • General hours and days of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some nights and weekends may be required.
  • Required
  • Demonstrated success managing stakeholder relationships in complex regulatory or policy environments.
  • Strong facilitation, relationship-building, and executive presentation skills.
  • A bias for action and demonstrated ability to build programs, relationships, and presence where little existed before.
  • Preferred
  • Existing relationships within Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina utilities, with key stakeholders, county commissioners, and/or policy makers.
  • Experience working with executive leadership, regulators, and energy industry stakeholders in a high-visibility, external-facing role.
  • Location
  • To be considered for the role, you must reside near Atlanta, GA.

Company info

  • Core Scientific is a leading provider of infrastructure for high-performance compute in North America. Our mission is to accelerate digital innovation by scaling high-value compute rapidly, efficiently, and responsibly. We transform energy into high-value compute with unmatched efficiency at scale. Core Scientific is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: CORZ).
  • We power AI, HPC, and other next-generation data center workloads demanding exceptional computing power, in addition to our digital asset mining operations. Our footprint consists of 11 data center campuses across seven states, housing advanced infrastructure for our customers.
  • What sets us apart? We have an entrepreneurial culture, a "can-do" and collaborative attitude, and we own and control our infrastructure. These strategic advantages enable us to maintain operational excellence, increase efficiency, and rapidly deploy cutting-edge innovations developed by our team of experts.
  • Join us and accelerate your career alongside our groundbreaking journey. We seek smart, creative, and collaborative professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, result-driven environment. Ready to be part of something exceptional? Apply today and make an impact at Core Scientific.
  • Director, External Affairs
  • This role builds trusted relationships, earns credibility, and establishes a strong presence across the region.
  • Core Scientific is a leading provider of infrastructure for high-performance compute in North America.
  • Our mission is to accelerate digital innovation by scaling high-value compute rapidly, efficiently, and responsibly.
  • Our footprint consists of 11 data center campuses across seven states, housing advanced infrastructure for our customers.
  • What sets us apart?
  • We have an entrepreneurial culture, a "can-do" and collaborative attitude, and we own and control our infrastructure.

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