Director, International Communications

About this role

MKTQ427R39 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 Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn , X , YouTube , and Instagram . Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here . Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.