Senior Public Relations Manager (EMEA)

Datadog, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Datadog, Inc. is seeking a Senior PR Manager (EMEA) to lead the regional communications program during a fixed-term maternity cover. The role blends strategy with hands-on execution across observability, security and AI, reporting into global and regional leadership.

You will shape Datadog’s regional narrative, drive high-profile media coverage, manage agencies, and develop the external profiles of EMEA leaders. The role is hybrid with the London office three days per week.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in PR or corporate communications in B2B tech or cybersecurity.
• Proven experience leading regional programmes across multiple EMEA markets.
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills for UK/European audiences.
• Comfortable advising executives and managing agencies/budgets.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute Datadog’s EMEA PR strategy across observability, security and AI.
• Lead regional product launches and announcements with local angles.
• Develop sustained regional storytelling and media relationships.
• Shape external profiles of EMEA leaders via contributed content.
• Coordinate responses to urgent media inquiries with global comms.
• Manage PR agencies across priority markets and align with sales.
• Measure impact via coverage quality, Tier 1 visibility, and pull-through.

Skills

PR Strategy

Media relations

B2B tech comms

Executive communications

Agency management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Datadog is looking for a Senior PR Manager (EMEA) to lead our communications programme across EMEA during a fixed-term maternity cover.

This role goes beyond traditional PR and product launches. You will shape and execute regional communications strategy, build Datadog’s brand and reputation, and develop the external profiles of our EMEA leaders and experts. Working across global Communications, Marketing, Sales and regional leadership, you will turn company, product and market insights into stories that resonate with local audiences. This role offers the opportunity to influence Datadog’s regional narrative while strengthening communications programmes across a diverse and growing market.

At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

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

Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you're passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.

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` (Continues in exact same format above, encapsulating each paragraph, list, and heading appropriately.)