Director, International Communications
Lead Databricks' global communications strategy as the Director of International Communications, focusing on regional storytelling and media relations.
Posted by employer 2 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 12 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 8–12 years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Director of International Communications at Databricks is responsible for crafting and executing a global communications strategy that highlights the company's growth and achievements across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. This role requires expertise in managing regional press strategies and building strong relationships with local media, while also mentoring international communications teams. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in enterprise software or AI communications, along with a proven ability to navigate diverse cultural landscapes and time zones.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze July 22, 2026. Last confirmed on Databricks's careers page September 25, 2026.
- Social Media appears in 0.2% of 809 comparable director sales/marketing roles; Communications appears in 0.1% of 809 comparable director sales/marketing roles.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- 8–12 years of relevant experience for this Director, International Communications role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Communications, Internal Communications, PR, Social Media.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Databricks targets director candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Director, International Communications role at Databricks.
From the original posting
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The Role
Databricks is hiring a Director of International Communications to build and scale our global communications strategy. As Databricks grows its footprint, this role will own how that story gets told: new market entries, in-country investments, new offices, customer wins, and local business milestones that build Databricks' reputation market by market. This role will serve as a strategic communications advisor to regional and country leaders in Europe, Asia, and the Americas and will be responsible for the execution of communications programs across those regions. This is a strategic role: turning business momentum into locally resonant news that establishes Databricks as a leader in data and AI around the world.
What This Role Unlocks
- Communications advisor to regional leaders – advise on PR, social, internal comms strategy
- Regional news at scale — a dedicated strategy for translating business growth across Europe, Asia, and the Americas into press moments.
- Local relevance, global consistency — an approach tailored to each region's media landscape while staying true to Databricks' global product and corporate narrative.
- Strong in-market presence — deep relationships with regional leadership, agencies, and field teams.
- Leadership for regional PR teams — a dedicated manager and mentor for our international communications leads while building close relationships with U.S. based comms and product leaders.
The Impact You Will Have
Regional Communications Strategy
- Own Databricks' international communications strategy across three regions: Europe, Asia, and the Americas (13 countries).
- Spot and drive market-specific news — expansions, investments, new offices, customer milestones, and partnerships — that builds Databricks' profile in each country.
- Evolve the communications strategy as the business scales into new and existing regions.
Regional Partnership
- Serve as the connective tissue between global communications strategy and on-the-ground business momentum in every region.
- Partner with regional business leaders, ensuring strategy reflects local business priorities.
- Partner with field marketing and country managers to identify stories worth telling on the ground
Team Leadership & Agency/Media Relationships
- Manage and support Databricks' communications leads internationally; set clear direction and priorities while providing the autonomy to run their markets.
- Manage PR agency relationships across all 13 covered markets.
- Build direct relationships with key regional media so each market has the storytelling support it needs to land Databricks' news locally.
What We Look For
- 12+ years of experience in international, regional, or global communications, ideally in enterprise software, cloud, or AI.
- Proven track record building regional press strategies and driving coverage across multiple international markets.
- Strong people management experience, with a track record of developing communications professionals across international teams.
- Experience managing PR agencies across diverse regions and media landscapes.
- Strong relationship-building skills with senior business leaders and field teams.
- Sharp news judgment — able to spot and shape a story from business developments like market entries, customer wins, or new offices.
- Comfort operating across time zones and cultures, balancing global consistency with local relevance.
- Willingness to travel internationally as needed.
About Databricks
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