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DigitalOcean · 10 hours ago

Senior Public Relations Lead

positionUnited States
timePart-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$162K/yr - $203K/yr
date8+ years exp

DigitalOcean is seeking a Senior Public Relations Lead to own and execute our external narrative as we establish DigitalOcean as the Inference Cloud for running AI in production. This role involves building strong relationships with top-tier media to drive coverage and establish the executive team as credible industry voices through various media opportunities.

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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Bring strong, existing relationships with top-tier business and technology media to tell DigitalOcean’s story in credible, differentiated ways—especially across AI, cloud infrastructure, and developer ecosystems
Secure high-impact coverage in Tier-1 business, technology, and trade publications, ensuring consistent reinforcement of the Inference Cloud narrative
Experiment with emerging media formats (e.g., Substack, podcasts, video, social-first storytelling) to extend executive voice and narrative reach beyond traditional press
Position DigitalOcean’s executive team as credible industry voices through media opportunities, speaking engagements, and thought leadership
Build and scale executive platforms around AI infrastructure, inference economics, and production systems, with a focus on trust and authority rather than hype
Partner closely with Product, Growth, Sales, IR, and Content to elevate lighthouse customer stories and technical proof points in press and owned channels
Turn product progress, customer outcomes, and benchmarks into repeatable external proof that compounds market credibility
Act as a strategic owner of agency relationships, setting clear direction, sharpening output quality, and maximizing leverage rather than outsourcing strategy
Develop and maintain crisis communications playbooks, ensuring clarity, speed, and credibility in high-stakes moments

Qualification

Corporate communicationsMedia relationsExecutive thought leadershipTechnical storytellingB2B SaaS experienceCloud infrastructure knowledgeData-informed mindsetHands-on contributorExceptional writing skills

Required

8–12+ years of experience in corporate communications, PR, or media relations within B2B SaaS, cloud infrastructure, AI, developer platforms, or enterprise technology
Demonstrated, trusted relationships with Tier-1 media (e.g., Forbes, FT, Bloomberg, WSJ, TechCrunch, The Information) and the ability to shape coverage through credibility—not just pitching
Proven track record of developing and executing PR programs that materially shift market perception and support business outcomes
Deep expertise in executive thought leadership, narrative development, and technical storytelling in crowded, fast-moving markets
Exceptional writing and messaging skills, with the ability to simplify without dumbing down
Experience partnering directly with senior executives and navigating high-stakes communications moments
Comfort operating as a hands-on individual contributor—owning strategy and execution
A data-informed mindset, with experience tying PR and narrative work to measurable outcomes (coverage quality, share of voice, inbound interest, pipeline influence)

Benefits

Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education
Access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses
Employee Assistance Program
Local Employee Meetups
Flexible time off policy
Bonus in addition to base salary
Equity compensation to eligible employees
Equity grants upon hire
Option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program

Company

DigitalOcean

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DigitalOcean provides a cloud platform to deploy, manage, and scale applications of any size.
dateFounded in 2012
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.digitalocean.com

H1B Sponsorship

DigitalOcean has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (30)
2024 (8)
2023 (9)
2022 (22)
2021 (11)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.92B
Key Investors
Global Secure InvestAccess IndustriesKeyBanc Capital Markets
2025-08-12Post Ipo Debt· $625M
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2021-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $34.91M

Leadership Team

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Paddy Srinivasan
Chief Executive Officer
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Larry D'Angelo
Chief Revenue Officer
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