Director, International Communications

Overview

As Director of International Communications, you lead the global storytelling for Databricks across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. You translate business momentum into locally resonant news while preserving a consistent global narrative. You will partner with regional leaders to shape press, social, and internal communications, and guide a multi-market PR program that elevates Databricks as a leader in data and AI. This role combines strategic influence with hands-on leadership to scale our international communications footprint.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the international communications strategy across Europe, Asia, and the Americas (13 countries)
• Identify and drive market-specific news opportunities related to expansions, investments, new offices, customer milestones, and partnerships
• Lead and mentor regional communications leads and coordinate with U.S.-based comms and product leaders
• Manage PR agency relationships across all covered markets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional media and senior business leaders
• Collaborate with field marketing and country managers to surface compelling stories for local and global audiences
• Balance global storytelling consistency with local market relevance across time zones and cultures

Key requirements

• 8–12 years in international, regional, or global communications
• experience in enterprise software, cloud, or AI
• proven track record building regional press strategies and securing coverage across multiple markets
• strong people management experience
• experience managing PR agencies across diverse regions
• strong relationship-building skills with senior leaders and field teams
• sharp news judgment to spot and shape stories from market entries, customer wins, or new offices
• willingness to travel internationally

• relationship-building
• leadership
• strategic thinking
• international communications strategy
• media relations
• PR agency management

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