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Senior Public Relations Manager (EMEA)

Datadog· Public Relations / Communications
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Londonfixed-term maternity coverPosted 2w ago

About the role

Datadog is seeking a Senior PR Manager (EMEA) to lead the communications programme across Europe, the Middle East and Africa during a fixed-term maternity cover. The role shapes regional communications strategy, builds Datadog’s brand and develops external profiles of EMEA leaders, collaborating with Global Communications, Marketing, Sales and regional leadership.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 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, 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

Skills

Required:PR strategyMedia relationsExecutive communication

Benefits

  • Benefits listed on Datadog Careers page; specific benefits may vary by country
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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