Director, Public Relations – AI and Cloud Infrastructure

Oracle; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (vacation)

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Oracle in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced Director of Public Relations for AI and Cloud Infrastructure to craft and execute external narratives around AI, data center development, and cloud solutions. You will translate complex technologies into compelling stories for business and local audiences.

You will collaborate with senior executives and cross‑functional teams to identify opportunities, manage high‑impact programs, and guide executives through media engagements, ensuring timely, accurate

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in public relations, corporate communications, or technology communications, ideally in cloud/AI or related areas.
• Proven success developing and executing strategic communications programs for complex products or initiatives.
• Deep understanding of technology/media landscape with established relationships and coverage track record.
• Strong understanding of AI and cloud infrastructure and the ability to rapidly develop expertise.
• Exceptional writing, editing, messaging, and storytelling to make complex tech accessible.
• Experience advising and preparing senior executives for high-visibility media opportunities.
• Ability to operate strategically while executing programs in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong judgment navigating sensitive or evolving communications scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PR strategies for Oracle AI, Cloud Infrastructure, and data center development.
• Shape narratives differentiating Oracle’s data center strategy and local community impact.
• Build and maintain relationships with key business and tech media.
• Identify news opportunities, industry trends, and conversations for Oracle leadership positioning.
• Partner with executives to develop messaging, media strategies, and executive communications.
• Lead communications for major Oracle announcements, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
• Counsel senior leaders for interviews, events, and industry discussions.
• Monitor competitors, media coverage, and emerging issues to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with product marketing, legal, social media, events, and other teams to deliver integrated programs.

Skills

Public relations leadership

Media relations

Strategic communications

Executive counseling

Storytelling

Job description

Job Description

Visa / work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Position Overview

Oracle is seeking an experienced and strategic public relations leader to help shape and advance the company’s external narrative around artificial intelligence, data center development, and cloud infrastructure. As Director, Public Relations – AI and Cloud Infrastructure, you will develop and execute communications strategies that showcase Oracle’s leadership in responsible data center development, strengthen Oracle’s position as a leader in AI and cloud technology, and demonstrate how AI is helping people overcome some of the world’s greatest challenges.

This role requires a sophisticated understanding of the rapidly evolving AI and cloud landscape, expertise in developing stories that highlight the positive economic impact of data center development at the regional and national level, exceptional media relations skills, and the ability to translate complex technologies and business strategies into compelling stories for business, technology, and local audiences.

You will work closely with senior executives and cross-functional teams across Oracle—including product, engineering, marketing, and community relations—to identify opportunities, develop differentiated narratives, and execute high-impact communications programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute local, regional, and national public relations strategies regarding Oracle AI, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and Oracle’s data center development initiatives.
• Shape compelling narratives that differentiate Oracle’s data center development strategy and showcase the positive impact development is having on local communities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with influential business, technology, AI, and local media.
• Proactively identify news opportunities, industry trends, and emerging conversations where Oracle can establish or strengthen its voice and leadership position.
• Partner with executives and subject matter experts to develop messaging, media strategies, thought leadership opportunities, and executive communications.
• Lead communications for major announcements, strategic initiatives, partnerships, and other significant business developments.
• Provide strategic communications counsel to senior leaders, including preparation for high-profile interviews, events, announcements, and industry conversations.
• Monitor competitive activity, media coverage, industry developments, and emerging issues to identify opportunities and potential reputational risks.
• Collaborate closely with teams across product marketing, product development, social media, events, legal, and other functions to deliver integrated communications programs.
• Establish clear objectives and measures of success and use insights and results to continuously improve communications strategies and programs.
• Manage multiple high-profile initiatives simultaneously in a fast-moving environment while exercising strong judgment and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in public relations, corporate communications, or technology communications, ideally supporting cloud computing, artificial intelligence, enterprise technology, local and environmental issues, or related areas.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing strategic communications programs for complex products, businesses, philanthropic engagements, or social issues.
• Deep understanding of the technology, business, and regional media landscape, with established relationships and a strong track record of securing meaningful coverage.
• Strong understanding of AI, cloud infrastructure, and the broader competitive technology landscape, with the ability to quickly develop expertise in emerging technologies.
• Exceptional writing, editing, messaging, and storytelling skills, with the ability to make complex technical subjects accessible and relevant.
• Experience advising and preparing senior executives for media engagements and other high-visibility communications opportunities.
• Ability to operate strategically while also executing programs directly in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Strong judgment and the ability to navigate sensitive, complex, or rapidly evolving communications situations.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Disclaimer

Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $114,600 to $234,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short term disability and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

As part of Oracle's onboarding process and consistent with applicable law, US-based employees are required to complete identity verification, which involves the collection and processing of their biometric information. Accommodations to this requirement may be granted following an individualized assessment.

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