Director, Miami Ecosystem & Impact

Hut 8•Miami, FL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time leadership role within the Communications & Strategy team, focused on building the Miami tech community with Hut 8 at its center. The position involves owning local media strategy, hosting events at the Brickell headquarters, and becoming the connective tissue between Hut 8 and Miami's startup ecosystem. The goal is to establish Hut 8 as an anchor company that founders, investors, and engineers trust. This role is about building something new and establishing Hut 8's community brand in Miami, ensuring the company is recognized for driving the local tech ecosystem forward. Collaboration with the broader comms and PR team, as well as the People team, is expected to align local efforts with national messaging and build a talent pipeline.

Requirements

Deeply embedded in the Miami tech scene—you know the players, the venues, the events, the momentum
Tech background—you understand the industry and can speak credibly with founders, investors, and engineers
Likely relocated to Miami in the post-COVID wave and have built a strong, authentic local network
PR/comms background with proven experience in media relations, event management, or community building
Entrepreneurial—comfortable building from scratch, owning outcomes, and moving fast
Strong network across Miami's tech, venture, and media communities
Excellent communicator—written, verbal, and interpersonal skills that inspire and engage

Responsibilities

Own Hut 8's local media strategy—securing coverage in Miami-area press and positioning the company as a tech leader in energy and digital infrastructure.
Develop and execute a conference and events strategy—identifying key Miami-area tech conferences, securing speaking engagements, and managing sponsorships.
Plan and host tech events, meetups, and community gatherings at Hut 8's new 56,000 square foot Brickell office—making it the place where the Miami tech community wants to be.
Build relationships with entrepreneurs, VCs, accelerators, and tech leaders across South Florida—becoming a trusted connector.
Create a recognizable Hut 8 community brand in Miami—ensuring we're known as the company driving the local tech ecosystem forward.
Collaborate with the broader comms and PR team to ensure local efforts align with national and global messaging.
Partner with the People team to position Hut 8 as a top employer in Miami's tech ecosystem. Leveraging community events, local press, ecosystem relationships, and campus presence to build a talent pipeline alongside brand awareness.