Do you have a passion for building and shaping brand narratives through strategic media and public relations? Are you skilled at navigating cross-functional environments and aligning communication strategies with business objectives? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have experience managing PR across multiple countries? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Datadog is one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, and we’re seeking a Senior Corporate Marketing Manager, Public Relations to drive our communications strategy in the EMEA region. As part of the Corporate Marketing team, you’ll play a pivotal role in expanding our media presence across Europe, building relationships with journalists, managing PR agency resources, and crafting narratives that resonate with our diverse audiences in this dynamic market.
At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds, and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop and execute PR strategies to enhance Datadog’s visibility and reputation across EMEA markets.
- Cultivate a core set of relationships with key media, influencers, and industry analysts across prioritized geographies in the region.
- Position Datadog executives and subject matter experts as thought leaders in the industry through bylined articles, speaking engagements, and media interviews.
- Collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with corporate objectives.
- Manage PR agency resources and oversee media campaigns, ensuring they are impactful, on-brand, and aligned with Datadog’s goals.
- Monitor industry trends, media coverage, and competitive landscape to inform PR strategies and proactively shape narratives.
- Manage regional press materials, including press releases, media pitches, and statements. Ensure all content is engaging, accurate, and aligns with Datadog’s brand voice.
- Support crisis communication efforts and ensure timely, effective response to sensitive issues when necessary.
- Coordinate with internal teams, including marketing, product, and executive leadership, to align on communication priorities and narratives.
- Monitor public relations and social media trends, competitor activity, and industry news to identify opportunities and areas for improvement.
- Develop regular reports quantifying public relations’ impact on the business in the region as a whole and for each prioritized geography.
- Provide guidance and media training to company spokespeople as needed.
Who You Are:
- A PR professional with 6+ years of experience, preferably in enterprise technology or SaaS.
- Proven experience in managing public relations efforts across EMEA markets, with strong regional media relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages and stories.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with global teams.
- Experience managing PR agencies and executing media campaigns.
- Skilled in handling crisis communications and managing high-pressure situations with tact and professionalism.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to media relations and brand positioning.
Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits and Growth:
- Generous and competitive global benefits
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
- Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
- Product training to develop an in-depth understanding of our product and space
- Best in breed onboarding
- Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally
- Friendly and inclusive workplace culture
Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.
About Datadog:
Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers’ entire technology stacks. Built by engineers, for engineers, Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Together, we champion professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to empower continuous growth. Join the pack and become part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where we solve tough problems, take smart risks, and celebrate one another. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.
Equal Opportunity at Datadog:
Datadog is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and more. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.
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