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Senior Public Relations Lead

DigitalOcean, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Dive into a career at DigitalOcean, where a community of top talent drives the simplest scalable cloud. Join us in accelerating the future of AI‑native builders as we establish DigitalOcean as the Inference Cloud for running AI in production.

What You’ll Do

Own and execute the external narrative around DigitalOcean’s Inference Cloud, translating technical stories into sustained external proof.

Secure high‑impact coverage in Tier‑1 business, technology, and trade publications, reinforcing the Inference Cloud narrative.

Experiment with emerging media formats—Substack, podcasts, video, social‑first storytelling—to extend executive voice beyond traditional press.

Executive Visibility & Thought Leadership

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.

Cross‑Functional Storytelling & Proof

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.

PR Operations & Risk Management

Act as a strategic owner of agency relationships, setting clear direction, sharpening output quality, and maximizing leverage.

Develop and maintain crisis communications playbooks, ensuring clarity, speed, and credibility in high‑stakes moments.

Key Success Metrics

Consistent inclusion in top‑tier business and tech media.

Increased share of voice in AI and cloud infrastructure narratives.

Demonstrable improvements in analyst coverage, positioning, and report inclusion.

Growth in influential social engagement for CEOs and senior leaders.

Increased inbound journalist and analyst interest driven by our thought leadership.

What You’ll Bring

8–12+ years of experience in corporate communications, PR, or media relations within B2B SaaS, cloud infrastructure, AI, developer platforms, or enterprise technology.

Trusted relationships with Tier‑1 media (e.g., Forbes, TechCrunch, Bloomberg) 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, tying PR and narrative work to measurable outcomes (coverage quality, share of voice, inbound interest, pipeline influence).

Compensation

$162,400 – $203,000

Remote role

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity package.

Generous paid time off, flexible work policies, and employee assistance program.

Access to professional development resources, including LinkedIn Learning, conferences, and training.

Employee Stock Purchase Program eligibility.

Equal Opportunity DigitalOcean is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Application Limit You may apply to a maximum of 3 positions within any 180‑day period. This policy promotes better role‑candidate matching and encourages thoughtful applications where your qualifications align most strongly.

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