Director, Marketing & Communications

About the role

As the Director, Marketing & Communications, you will be the architect of our global narrative. This role will focus on brand awareness alongside strategic positioning within the global energy supply chain. You will manage across three continents, navigate the intersection of deep-tech, green energy policy and industrial scale and lead the communications roadmap as we continue to grow.

What you'll be doing

• Refine and protect the Group14 and SCC55® story across B2B channels, ensuring that our messaging continues to define the silicon battery space globally.
• Coordinate messaging across our hubs in the U.S., South Korea, and Germany, accounting for local market nuances and regulatory environments.
• Position our executive leadership as the definitive voices on silicon battery technology and the global energy transition.
• Work alongside legal and executive teams to communicate our impact on domestic supply chains and national energy security to government stakeholders.
• Source (as needed) and manage external vendors.
• Support communications surrounding government grants, tax credits, and partnerships (e.g., DOE initiatives) that fuel our manufacturing expansion.
• Provide hands-on coaching, or outside resources, to prepare executives to navigate high stakes communications confidently. This may include preparing for interviews, videos, internal and external presentations, etc.
• Build a robust framework for managing reputation risks inherent in rapid global scaling and industrial manufacturing.
• Focus on pull-through demand by highlighting how SCC55® empowers our customers' innovations in EVs, consumer electronics, etc.
• In partnership with People & Culture, foster a unified culture across our global factories to ensure every employee is an ambassador for our mission.

What we're looking for

• 12+ years in corporate communications or marketing, specifically within deep-tech, energy, or advanced manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, International Relations, or Business; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Working experience in both public and private company environments alongside an understanding of appropriate communication strategies for both.
• Experience managing communications for companies with international manufacturing footprints (specific experience with South Korean or German business culture is a major plus).
• A true B2B specialist: You understand that in our world, a key commercial partnership is more valuable than a million social media impressions.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $185,000. All positions come with a bonus plan and company stock options. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include the applicant's qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the position is located. Please note that this is an office based job in Seattle, WA.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision: 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents) with an HSA-eligible plan option for Medical
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD and D Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD and D Insurance (with guaranteed issue) and Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance coverages for you and dependents at attractive rates
• Discounted rates on Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with Pre-Tax and Roth options and Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
• Stock Options