Global Communications & PR Director

Submer; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation

Hybrid work environment

International diversity

Job summary

Submer is seeking a Senior Communications Leader to shape and amplify our global AI infrastructure narrative, focusing on US, EMEA, and APAC markets.

You will lead regionally aligned communications, manage media and analyst engagement, and build scalable reputation programs while collaborating with the CMO and executive leadership.

Travel readiness and deep tech experience are required to navigate a fast-growing scale-up with a green agenda.

Qualifications

• 10 years in communications or related leadership roles, preferably in tech.
• Experience with agency partnerships and global program management.
• Proven ability to translate complex AI/infra topics for multiple audiences.
• Strong crisis communications and executive briefing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and amplify the global AI infrastructure narrative for multiple regions.
• Lead strategic messaging, thought leadership, and content development.
• Build proactive reputation programs and manage external partnerships.
• Collaborate with the Group CMO and executives on sensitive topics.
• Drive media engagements, analyst relations, and investor/ regulator communications.

Skills

Senior communications

Agency experience

Tech comms

Media relations

Analyst relations

Content strategy

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Crisis communications

Travel flexibility

Education

Degree in Communications/PR/Journalism

Tools

Media databases

Social listening tools

Monitoring software

Job description

Start:

ASAP

Type of Contract:

Full Time / Permanent

Travel Requirements:

Regular travel (US and international)

About Submer

Submer designs 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, greater efficiency and 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 deep expertise across technology, data centers, AI, infrastructure, data centers and / or cloud, you will define, shape, and amplify our global narrative. You bring a strong understanding of the hyperscaler landscape 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 global stakeholders, including hyperscalers, media, analysts, and policymakers. Your work will localize global messaging to the EMEA, APAC and US market, proactively build reputation, and establish a trusted voice for the company in a complex and highly competitive environment.

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

Role

In this role, you will define and amplify our global narrative, ensuring it resonates with US and global stakeholders 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, including hyperscalers.
• Build and maintain proactive reputation programs that increase visibility, strengthen credibility, and differentiate the company in a competitive Global market.
• Lead strategic messaging and narrative and content development for thought leadership, positioning the company as a trusted voice in AI infrastructure and data center & cloud innovation.
• Serve as the dedicated global point-person for issues and crisis communications, ensuring timely and effective responses to regulatory, political, or sensitive topics.
• Influence internal and external audiences through compelling content, executive briefings, media engagement, and coordinated campaigns, driving measurable impact on brand perception and awareness.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute regional communications strategies aligned with global priorities.
• Lead tactical decision-making on message prioritization and narrative localization.
• Advise and partner closely with the Group CMO and regional General Managers on strategic communications and sensitive topics.

Media & Analyst Engagement

• Build strong relationships with top-tier global business, 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 relevant content: thought leadership, case studies, executive talking points, and opinion pieces.
• Oversee Global marketing assets for alignment with global messaging.
• Establish repeatable processes, playbooks, and operational frameworks for communications execution.

Team, Budget & Agency Management

• Initially operate as a senior individual contributor, expanding into a small comms team 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 primary global point-person for issues, regulatory scrutiny, and politically sensitive topics.
• Ensure rapid, strategic responses to unforeseen developments.

What You’ll Need

• 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.
• Expertise in technology, AI, infrastructure, cloud, or data centers.
• Exposure to hyperscalers and the broader ecosystem, particularly Nvidia, is strongly preferred.
• Media relations, analyst relations, and content strategy.
• Crisis communications 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 with timezones and travel requirements.
• Familiarity with media and analyst databases, social listening, monitoring, reporting, and collaboration tools.

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation package reflecting your expertise and experience.
• A great work environment 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 a 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, business needs and 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.