Sr. Public Relations Manager Databricks · USD 167k-229k/yr San Francisco, CA, US Workplace On-site 5 hours ago

Content Creators; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Public Relations Manager to shape our voice at the forefront of data + AI. You will lead PR programs for product launches, corporate and partner announcements, customer storytelling, and executive communications, partnering with the Senior Director of Global Communications to elevate our profile.

This high-impact role requires strategic storytelling, strong media relations, and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration across marketing,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of communications experience in an enterprise software or growth-stage technology company.
• Experience working with data and AI companies and technologies; experience leading product PR, corporate PR, and partner communications.
• Fluency with AI tools and a track record of using them to improve workflows, accelerate content creation, or streamline research.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Collaborative, team player, with a proven track record of partnering cross-functionally with product, corporate development, partner marketing, legal, and executives.
• Deep understanding of the media and new media landscape, with established relationships with key journalists, editors, producers, and creators.
• Experience with crisis communications and reputation management.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead PR programs that elevate our profile, showcase innovations, and position leaders at the center of enterprise AI.
• Partner with the Senior Director of Global Communications to drive product launches, partner announcements, customer storytelling, funding news, and acquisitions.
• Use AI and agents to work faster, automate routine tasks, and push the boundaries of modern comms teams.
• Oversee the creation of press releases, blog posts, op-eds, talking points, and more that resonate with target audiences.
• Elevate executive communications with leadership and founding teams for external events, increasing speaking invitations and media engagement.
• Manage agency relationships in North America to deliver high-impact results aligned with strategic goals.

Skills

Communications experience

Data and AI experience

AI tools fluency

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Media relations

Crisis communications

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR

Education

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

Job description

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As a Senior Public Relations Manager, you'll help shape the voice of one of the biggest tech companies today at the forefront of data + AI. You’ll help build our story and put Databricks at the center of conversations that matter today. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for a strategic storyteller who thrives in fast-moving environments.

In this role, you'll partner directly with the Senior Director of Global Communications to lead PR programs that elevate our profile, showcase our innovations, and position our leaders at the center of enterprise AI. You'll lead product and corporate PR initiatives, including product launches, partner announcements, customer storytelling, funding news and acquisitions. You'll also use AI and agents to work faster, automate routine tasks, and push the boundaries of what a modern comms team can do.

The impact you will have:

• Shaping communications strategy: Set the direction for Databricks' PR programs, aligning them with our business goals, product roadmaps, and company thought leadership. You will be leading product launches (e.g., Genie, Lakebase, and other platform innovations), partner PR, customer storytelling, financial announcements, and we are looking for core expertise in these areas. Success looks like consistent, high-quality coverage around every major launch and a clear narrative arc that positions Databricks as the leader in data + AI to our target audiences.
• Generating high-quality media + new media coverage: Drive meaningful business outcomes by securing high-quality PR coverage in top-tier media outlets and new media publications, enhancing our brand recognition and credibility in the industry. Within 12 months, grow our presence in priority publications, improve sentiment in competitive coverage, and build a portfolio of earned media wins tied to product launches, partnerships, and corporate news.
• Driving cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with marketing, product, corporate development, and executive teams to develop compelling messaging for product launches, corporate announcements and other strategic initiatives, ensuring consistency across all communications channels.
• Use agents to raise the bar: Embrace agentic workflows to work faster and smarter. Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks, freeing up time for strategic work. The goal: a more efficient PR operation that produces better results and sets a standard for how modern comms teams operate.
• Creating high-quality content: Oversee the creation of engaging and informative content, including press releases, blog posts, op-eds, talking points, and more, that resonates with our target audiences and supports our thought leadership.
• Elevating executive communications: Partner with executives on our leadership and founding team to drive content and materials for their external events. The goal: executives who are recognized as leading voices in AI, with measurable increases in speaking invitations, interview requests, and social engagement.
• Leading agency relationship: Effectively manage relationships with PR agencies in North America, ensuring they are aligned with our strategic goals and deliver high-impact results that amplify our key messages. Hold agencies accountable to measurable outcomes and continuously optimize the partnership to ensure we are getting the highest-impact results.

What we look for:

• 8+ years of communications experience in an enterprise software or growth-stage technology company
• Experience working with data and AI companies and technologies; experience leading product PR, corporate PR, and partner communications
• Fluency with AI tools and a track record of using them to improve workflows, accelerate content creation, or streamline research
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences
• Collaborative, team player, with a proven track record of partnering cross-functionally with product, corporate development, partner marketing, legal, and executives
• Deep understanding of the media and new media landscape, with established relationships with key journalists, editors, producers, and creators
• Experience with crisis communications and reputation management
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field

Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

Zone 1 Pay Range

$166,500 — $228,900 USD

About Databricks

Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

Benefits

At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Compliance

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