Director, International Communications

About the role

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>MKTQ427R39</strong></p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What This Role Unlocks</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Communications advisor to regional leaders – </strong>advise on PR, social, internal comms strategy</li> <li><strong>Regional news at scale</strong> — a dedicated strategy for translating business growth across Europe, Asia, and the Americas into press moments.</li> <li><strong>Local relevance, global consistency</strong> — an approach tailored to each region's media landscape while staying true to Databricks' global product and corporate narrative.</li> <li><strong>Strong in-market presence</strong> — deep relationships with regional leadership, agencies, and field teams.</li> <li><strong>Leadership for regional PR teams</strong> — a dedicated manager and mentor for our international communications leads while building close relationships with U.S. based comms and product leaders.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The Impact You Will Have</strong></p> <p><strong>Regional Communications Strategy</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own Databricks' international communications strategy across three regions: Europe, Asia, and the Americas (13 countries).</li> <li>Spot and drive market-specific news — expansions, investments, new offices, customer milestones, and partnerships — that builds Databricks' profile in each country.</li> <li>Evolve the communications strategy as the business scales into new and existing regions.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Regional Partnership</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as the connective tissue between global communications strategy and on-the-ground business momentum in every region.</li> <li>Partner with regional business leaders, ensuring strategy reflects local business priorities.</li> <li>Partner with field marketing and country managers to identify stories worth telling on the ground</li> </ul> <p><strong>Team Leadership &amp; Agency/Media Relationships</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage and support Databricks' communications leads internationally; set clear direction and priorities while providing the autonomy to run their markets.</li> <li>Manage PR agency relationships across all 13 covered markets.</li> <li>Build direct relationships with key regional media so each market has the storytelling support it needs to land Databricks' news locally.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What We Look For</strong></p> <ul> <li>12+ years of experience in international, regional, or global communications, ideally in enterprise software, cloud, or AI.</li> <li>Proven track record building regional press strategies and driving coverage across multiple international markets.</li> <li>Strong people management experience, with a track record of developing communications professionals across international teams.</li> <li>Experience managing PR agencies across diverse regions and media landscapes.</li> <li>Strong relationship-building skills with senior business leaders and field teams.</li> <li>Sharp news judgment — able to spot and shape a story from business developments like market entries, customer wins, or new offices.</li> <li>Comfort operating across time zones and cultures, balancing global consistency with local relevance.</li> <li>Willingness to

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