ABOUT HUT 8
Imagine the ultimate destination for those who want to work at the cutting edge of technology, energy, and infrastructure. Hut 8 is on a mission to build and operate some of the world’s largest data centers for next-generation computing workloads, including AI, Colocation, Cloud, and Bitcoin Mining. We are proud to offer interesting and challenging opportunities for individuals who want to build teams, solve problems, and make an impact from day one. If you’re an ambitious individual looking for a career that is as rewarding as it is challenging, you’ve come to the right place.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Media Relations guru to join our Communications team. This role will be instrumental in shaping and maintaining our public image, managing media engagements, and delivering key messages that align with our strategic objectives.
Some of the key responsibilities you can expect include the following:
Media Strategy and Engagement
- Build and maintain high-level relationships with journalists, editors, and industry influencers, focusing on securing coverage in Tier 1 outlets within the energy, technology, crypto, finance, and digital infrastructure sectors.
- Proactively identify and execute opportunities for media coverage, ensuring consistent and elevated visibility for the company.
Public Relations Strategy
- Develop and lead PR campaigns that position the company as a leader in energy, data center development and operations, technological innovation, AI, and Bitcoin mining.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to craft compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
Crisis Communications
- Serve as a strategic advisor in high-stakes or sensitive situations, managing media inquiries and crafting messaging that protects and enhances the company’s reputation.
Brand Building
- Drive efforts to position the company and members of the leadership team as thought leaders in the industry, identifying and securing opportunities for live appearances, speaking engagements, and thought leadership contributions.
Media Monitoring
- Continuously track industry news, trends, and coverage of the company and competitors to inform and adapt communication strategies.
Event Support
- Lead media outreach and logistics for high-profile events, including press conferences, trade shows, and leadership appearances.
Collaboration
- Partner with marketing, investor relations, and executive teams to ensure consistent and impactful messaging across all channels.
ABOUT YOU
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications, preferably in the tech, crypto, or infrastructure industries.
- Demonstrated ability to pitch and secure high-profile media coverage, including experience with Tier 1 outlets.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of crafting compelling narratives.
- Familiarity with media monitoring platforms (e.g., Meltwater, Cision) and social media analytics tools.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive, creative, and resourceful mindset with a results-oriented approach.
Preferred:
- Deep knowledge of energy, data center, AI, and Bitcoin mining spaces, with existing relationships at top media outlets in these sectors.
- Proven ability to lead brand-building efforts, including positioning leadership teams as industry thought leaders.
- Experience securing speaking engagements, live appearances, and other visibility opportunities for senior executives.
ABOUT THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
This role is in office at our corporate headquarters in the Brickell area of Miami, Florida. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WHAT MAKES HUT 8 A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
Hut 8 offers a benefits and wellness program that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as paid time off. We are proud to invest in building the best team in the industry. At all levels of the organization, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, radical transparency, and relentless growth mentality.
At Hut 8, you will have the opportunity to:
▶ Work with bright, driven peers from a range of educational and professional backgrounds including software development, energy, engineering, entrepreneurship, investment banking, private equity, and management consulting
▶ Design and pitch new products, services, and other initiatives to a leadership team consisting of serial entrepreneurs and seasoned executives and backed by a board of directors consisting of industry veterans of energy, finance, and government
▶ Debate ideas and alternatives in a truly meritocratic setting where the learning curve is steep and the lessons come from both senior and junior members of the team
▶ Build a lifelong network of friends and professional connections at the cutting-edge intersection of technology, energy, and infrastructure
What We Do
Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ, TSX: HUT) is an energy infrastructure operator and Bitcoin miner with self-mining, hosting, managed services, and data center operations (HPC/AI) across North America. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Hut 8 has a portfolio comprising nineteen sites: ten Bitcoin mining, hosting, and Managed Services sites in Alberta, New York, and Texas, five high performance computing data centers in British Columbia and Ontario, and four power generation assets in Ontario.
Our corporate content is hosted on http://hut8.com. HPC services can be found at http://hut8.io.