Global Communications & PR Director

Submer; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-friendly approach

International diversity

Job summary

Submer is seeking a senior communications leader to own global AI infrastructure storytelling, shaping narratives for hyperscalers, media, analysts, and policymakers. You will localize messaging for EMENA, APAC, and US markets, building a trusted voice while driving engagement and reputation.

You’ll collaborate with the Group CMO, manage external agencies, and lead content, executive briefings, and campaigns in a fast-growing, green-focused tech environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in communications, with agency experience or global tech organization.
• Degree in Communications, PR, journalism, or similar.
• Expertise in technology, AI, infrastructure, cloud, or data centers.
• Exposure to hyperscalers and ecosystem, particularly Nvidia.
• Media relations, analyst relations, and content strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional communications strategies aligned with global priorities.
• Lead messaging prioritization and narrative localization.
• Advise with Group CMO and regional General Managers on communications and sensitive topics.
• Build strong relationships with journalists and analysts worldwide.

Skills

Communications leadership

Agency experience

Tech/AI/Cloud

Media relations

Analyst relations

Crisis communications

Executive presence

Education

Degree in Communications/PR/Journalsim

Tools

Media databases

Social listening tools

Monitoring tools

Collaboration tools

Job description

Start: ASAP

Type of Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Travel Requirements: Regular travel (US and international)

AboutSubmer

Submerdesigns and delivers end-to-end AI datacenter infrastructure built around industry-leading liquid cooling.

We help organizations scale AI beyond the limits of traditional datacenters by enabling higher density, greaterefficiencyand lower environmental impact – accelerating time-to-AI from first deployment to full production.

What impact you will have

You’ll own communications for our AI infrastructure stack at group level, working at the cutting edge of one of the most dynamic industries in tech — and helping us build that future the responsible way, driven by a strong green agenda at the heart of how we grow.

As a senior communications leader with strong agency experience and deepexpertiseacross technology, data centers, AI, infrastructure, data centers and / or cloud, you will define, shape, and amplifyour globalnarrative. You bring a strong understanding of thehyperscalerlandscape and broader ecosystem (including Nvidia), enabling you to engage credibly with our most important audiences.

You will ensure that the global AI infrastructure story resonates with globalstakeholders, includinghyperscalers, media, analysts, and policymakers. Your work will localize globalmessagingto theEMEA, APAC andUS market, proactively build reputation, andestablisha trusted voice for the company in a complex and highly competitive environment.

Combining strategic insight with hands-on execution, you will translate deep technicalexpertiseinto clear, compelling narratives that influence the market, strengthen our positioning, and drive engagement with priority audiences.

In this role, you will define and amplifyourglobalnarrative, ensuring it resonates withUSandglobalstakeholders and reflects local priorities, culture, and market realities. You will:

• Shape and communicate the AI infrastructure & cloud story for business and tech media, analysts, regulators, and key customers, includinghyperscalers.

• Build andmaintainproactive reputation programs that increase visibility, strengthen credibility, and differentiate the company in a competitiveGlobalmarket.

• Lead strategicmessagingand narrativeand contentdevelopment for thought leadership, positioning the company as a trusted voice in AI infrastructure and data center & cloud innovation.

• Serve as thededicatedglobalpoint-person for issues and crisis communications, ensuringtimelyand effective responses to regulatory, political, or sensitive topics.

• Influence internal and external audiences through compelling content, executive briefings, media engagement, and coordinated campaigns, drivingmeasurableimpact on brandperceptionand awareness.

Whatyou’lldo

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop andexecute regionalcommunications strategiesaligned with global priorities.

• Lead tactical decision-making onmessage prioritization and narrative localization.

• Advise and partner closely with theGroupCMO andregionalGeneral Managerson strategic communications and sensitive topics.

Media & Analyst Engagement:

• Build strong relationships with top-tierglobalbusiness, tech, AI, and infrastructure journalists

• Drive analyst relations, including briefings, content, and follow-ups.

• Translate complex technical AI infrastructure topics into compelling stories for different audiences.

Content & Brand:

• Produce regionally relevantcontent:thought leadership, case studies, executive talking points, and opinion pieces.

• OverseeGlobalmarketing assets for alignment with globalmessaging.

• Establish repeatable processes, playbooks, and operational frameworks for communications execution.

Team, Budget & Agency Management:

• Initiallyoperateas a senior individual contributor, expanding into asmall commsteam over time.

• Manage external PR, analyst relations, and potential public affairs agencies.

• Provide input and manage regional communications budgets and technology tools.

Crisis & Issue Management:

• Act as the primaryglobalpoint-person for issues, regulatory scrutiny, and politically sensitive topics.

• Ensure rapid, strategic responses to unforeseen developments.

Whatyou’llneed

• 10+ years in communications, with strong agency experience preferred (Account Director/Associate Director level) or experience in a global tech organization.

• Degree in Communications, PR, journalism, or similar. Postgraduate or business background is a plus.

• Expertisein technology, AI, infrastructure, cloud, or data centers.

• Exposure tohyperscalersand the broader ecosystem, particularly Nvidia, is strongly preferred.

• Media relations, analyst relations, and content strategy.

• Crisiscommunications in regulated or politically sensitive environments.

• Marketing literacy and ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives.

• High resilience, adaptability, and comfort with ambiguity.

• Executive presence; able to influence senior leaders and “manage up.”

• Autonomous, hands-on, and collaborative.

• Flexible withtimezonesand travel requirements.

• Familiarity with media and analyst databases, social listening, monitoring, reporting, and collaboration tools.

What we offer

• Attractive compensation package reflecting yourexpertiseand experience.

• A great workenvironment characterized by friendliness, international diversity, flexibility, and a hybrid-friendly approach.

• You´ll be part of a fast-growing scale-up with a mission to make positive impact, offering an exciting career evolution.

Our job titles may span more than one job level. The actual base pay is dependent on a number of factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, businessneedsand market demands.

Our inclusive responsibility

Submer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Submer does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms. Candidates submitted without a signed agreement for a specific role will not be eligible for placement fees. Existing agency partners should follow the terms of their agreements.

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