Databricks: Director, International Communications — London, United Kingdom

About Databricks

Databricks develops a platform for data, analytics and AI. Its employer material describes bringing related capabilities together so organisations can build and scale applications, analytics and agents using their information. The advertised platform portfolio includes data-engineering, lakehouse, governance and AI-related products. Its business connects the infrastructure used to manage data with the tools used to derive insights or create applications, rather than treating those activities as entirely separate technology projects.

The position and its setting

Databricks lists Director, International Communications in London, United Kingdom, under reference 8632282002. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Marketing
• Employer listing date: 22 July 2026

Responsibilities and work described

• 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
• Management: and support Databricks' communications leads internationally; set clear direction and priorities while providing the autonomy to run their markets
• Management: PR agency relationships across all 13 covered markets
• Building: direct relationships with key regional media so each market has the storytelling support it needs to land Databricks' news locally

Essential requirements and candidate background

• 12+ years of experience in international, regional, or global communications, ideally in enterprise software, cloud, or AI
• Track record building regional press strategies and driving coverage across multiple international markets
• People management experience, with a track record of developing communications professionals across international teams
• Experience managing PR agencies across diverse regions and media landscapes
• 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

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Advertised location: London, United Kingdom

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees
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Pay and application dates

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How to apply to Databricks

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Relevant skills

• AI/ML
• Excel
• AI
• compliance
• investment
• business development
• marketing
• communication
• partnership development