Senior Public Relations Manager (EMEA)

Senior PR Manager (EMEA) - Fixed Term Contract

What You'll Do

• Own and execute Datadog’s EMEA communications strategy, increasing high-quality media visibility and building awareness of Datadog across observability, security and AI
• Lead regional communications for global product launches, company announcements and research, developing relevant local angles and coordinating commentary from EMEA spokespeople
• Build sustained regional awareness through proactive storytelling, timely commentary and thought leadership, while developing trusted relationships with technology, business and national media
• Develop the external profiles of EMEA leaders and experts through distinctive points of view, contributed content, media opportunities and effective spokesperson preparation
• Create communications plans for regional events, market expansion news and business milestones, while coordinating responses to urgent media enquiries and emerging reputational issues with global Communications
• Lead PR agencies across priority markets and partner with regional Marketing, Sales and leadership teams to set priorities, evaluate programme impact and bring EMEA insights into global communications planning
• Measure and communicate programme impact through coverage quality, Tier 1 visibility, message pull-through and other relevant performance indicators

Who You Are

• Experienced in PR or corporate communications, with 6+ years of experience and exposure to B2B technology, enterprise software or cybersecurity environments
• Experienced in leading communications programmes across multiple EMEA markets, either in-house, at an agency or through a combination of both
• Skilled in media relations and able to translate complex technology and business topics into clear, locally relevant stories for UK and European audiences
• A strong writer and editor who can develop pitches, messaging, executive briefing materials, contributed content and timely commentary
• Comfortable advising senior executives, managing agencies and budgets, using performance insights to guide priorities, and navigating multiple markets and workstreams
• Fluent in English, Datadog’s business language, and able to work from our London office three days a week and travel within EMEA when needed; French or German language skills are a plus

Benefits and Growth:

• Develop your experience leading communications across multiple EMEA markets and audiences
• Partner with senior regional and global leaders on high-visibility communications priorities
• Build deeper expertise across technology topics including observability, security and AI
• Strengthen your experience in executive communications, regional storytelling and reputation management
• Collaborate with teams across Communications, Marketing, Sales and other functions throughout Datadog
• Gain exposure to a global communications organisation while shaping regional approaches and sharing EMEA insights
• Grow your network and knowledge by working with colleagues, customers, agencies and media across the region