Communications Manager DACH (m/f/d)

Digital Realty Austria GmbH; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading data center services provider is looking for a Communications Manager based in Frankfurt, Germany. This role involves developing a PR strategy for the DACH region and managing media relations with journalists and industry influencers. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in PR or corporate communications, along with strong writing skills in English, and preferably German. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within an inclusive and innovative environment.

Leistungen

Development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive environment

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years’ experience in PR, media relations, or corporate communications, ideally in the Tech or B2B industry.
• Proven success managing media relations and delivering measurable PR results.
• Strong network of journalists across DACH and relevant trade media.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute a comprehensive media and PR strategy for the DACH region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and influencers in the IT and B2B sectors.
• Lead the creation and localization of press releases, articles, and thought leadership content.

Kenntnisse

PR

media relations

corporate communications

strong writing skills

strategic thinking

analytical skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field

Tools

data-driven analysis

Jobbeschreibung

Job Info

• Job Identification 6906
• Job Category Marketing
• Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

About the Role:As Communications Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind our regional media and public relations strategy. You’ll shape Digital Realty’s brand voice across DACH, managing proactive media outreach, content creation, and reputation-building initiatives. You’ll also play a key part in ensuring our global messages resonate locally helping us tell a consistent and compelling story about our purpose, innovation, and leadership in the digital infrastructure space.

Key Responsibilities:

Media Relations & Strategy

• Develop and execute a comprehensive media and PR strategy for the DACH region, aligned with EMEA and global objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, industry analysts, and influencers in the IT and B2B sectors.
• Lead the creation and localization of press releases, bylined articles, op-eds, and thought leadership content.
• Monitor, measure, and report on media coverage, sentiment, and brand positioning—using data-driven insights to guide improvements.
• Support the EMEA PR Counsel by sharing local insights and maximizing regional amplification opportunities.

Corporate & Crisis Communications

• Act as a trusted advisor in the regional crisis communications team, ensuring alignment with global strategies.
• Safeguard brand integrity across all external communications and touchpoints.
• Conduct competitive and market analysis to refine key messages and identify emerging opportunities.
• Partner closely with EMEA Marketing, Legal, Field Marketing, Internal Comms, and other cross‑functional teams.
• Represent DACH communications in global forums and contribute to a collaborative, matrix‑driven environment.
• Support ad hoc translation, content, or storytelling projects as needed.

About You:

You’re a confident, strategic communicator who thrives in a fast‑paced, international environment. You love crafting narratives that make complex technology relevant, and you bring both creativity and analytical thinking to your work.

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years’ experience in PR, media relations, or corporate communications, ideally in the Tech or B2B industry.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven success managing media relations and delivering measurable PR results.
• Strong network of journalists across DACH and relevant trade media.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills in English (business level); German strongly preferred, other European languages a plus.
• Experience working in global, matrixed organizations.
• Proactive mindset, collaborative spirit, and flexibility to work across time zones.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within EMEA for meetings and events.

A bit about us

Digital Realty is the leading provider of carrier and cloud neutral data centre services by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx™) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in50+metros across28countries on6continents. We’ve3,500+colleagues around the world who work together, come up with life‑changing solutions and create connections that matter every day.

What we can offer you

Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers. Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We’ll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us. This is an exciting time to join our business so apply now and make your mark on our future.

Do you thrive in a fast‑paced, goal‑oriented environment and enjoy leading teams to deliver top‑notch procurement strategies? If so, apply now to join our team!

NOTES: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or Company policy. Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to any employee of Digital Realty and its subsidiaries. Digital Realty is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited referrals.