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Databricks · 5 hours ago

Director, Global Communications

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$164K/yr - $290K/yr

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Responsibilities

Build and scale a world-class global PR function

Make the most of company announcements and drive a regular cadence of featured business press coverage through thought leadership, executive profiles, and customer and partner stories

Become the trusted thought partner and communications advisor to executives through regular engagements that result in high-impact content and coverage

Grow our bench of reliable global spokespeople to support our needs in every region

If and when applicable, define and execute an impactful financial communications strategy leading up to IPO and as a public company

Lead and manage a high-performing global communications function to support the business's needs

Own and manage close relationships with global agencies to ensure they’re productive, proactive, and regarded as an extension of our internal team

Work closely with company executives to develop and activate compelling thought leadership platforms

Establish and maintain close relationships with our most important influencers and advisors

Be the de facto PR expert for the company

Keep a close eye on what’s happening in the industry

Make sure our executives and spokespeople are well-prepared for every engagement

Always be ready to take advantage of any opportunity to advance our story

Always be prepared to effectively handle communications in the event of a crisis or emergency

Be passionate about the story, refining it, finding new angles and writing thought-provoking content that reflects and drives awareness for our brand

Know the ins and outs of the product

Spend time with stakeholders across the business, with our partners, and with your peers at other companies

Leverage those relationships to dig up new storylines or cultivate content that drives our story forward

One of the best ways to tell our story is through the voice of our customers

As Databricks grows our brand globally, you’ll be consulted about how best to structure and resource the global comms function to support corporate, product and partner PR needs.

Qualification

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Global communications strategyMedia relationsCrisis communicationsFinancial communicationsRelationship managementStrategic planning

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Lead and manage a high-performing global communications function to support the business's needs.

Own and manage close relationships with global agencies to ensure they’re productive, proactive, and regarded as an extension of our internal team.

Demonstrate a willingness to roll up their sleeves, execute and drive results.

Work closely with company executives to develop and activate compelling thought leadership platforms.

Establish and maintain close relationships with our most important influencers and advisors.

Be a media relations pro.

Know what the rest of us don’t know.

Keep a close eye on what’s happening in the industry.

Make informed decisions and defend strategic recommendations with executives.

Ensure our executives and spokespeople are well-prepared for every engagement.

Be ready to take advantage of any opportunity to advance our story.

Effectively handle communications in the event of a crisis or emergency.

Be passionate about the story, refining it, finding new angles and writing thought-provoking content that reflects and drives awareness for our brand.

Know the ins and outs of the product.

Spend time with stakeholders across the business, with our partners, and with your peers at other companies.

Leverage relationships to dig up new storylines or cultivate content that drives our story forward.

Tell our story through the voice of our customers.

Consult about how best to structure and resource the global comms function to support corporate, product and partner PR needs.

Benefits

Eligibility for annual performance bonus

Equity

Comprehensive benefits and perks

Company

Databricks

Glassdoor

4.4

Databricks is an AI cloud data platform that interacts with corporate information stored in the public cloud.

Founded in 2013

San Francisco, California, USA

5,001-10,000 employees

https://www.databricks.com/

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