Public Affairs Manager

Centrus Global • Oak Ridge, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As Centrus Energy’s Public Affairs Manager, you’ll be the friendly face and trusted voice of our Piketon operations—building bridges with the local press, government leaders, community groups, and our own employees. You’ll craft messages that resonate, manage our community outreach programs, and make sure we’re always seen as the good neighbor who just happens to work with world-class nuclear technology. In short: if it involves people, communication, and connection—you’ll be at the heart of it.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, or equivalent
• 5+ years in public relations, including public speaking, spokesperson, and writing/editing experience
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a “Q” level security clearance
• Experience working in a highly regulated or rigorous environment
• Management experience in public relations
• Strong track record of media relations in a technical or industrial setting
• Must be able to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire
• Must pass a pre-employment background check
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must obtain and maintain a Q security clearance
• Must be tested for the absence of any illegal drug prior to an offer of employment being made
• Will become part of a random drug testing program
• May also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Must undergo a background investigation by the Federal government
• Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required

Responsibilities

• Lead community relations
• Coordinate corporate giving
• Serve as the go-to media spokesperson in Piketon
• Cultivate strong relationships with local leaders and press
• Manage outreach programs
• Write and distribute news releases
• Ensure consistent, accurate messaging across Centrus HQ, the Department of Energy, and site contractors
• Play a critical role in emergency communications, delivering timely and clear information to the public when it matters most

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager