Senior Public Relations Manager, DigitalOcean
$135-150k
Cloud computing services for developers
Job no longer available
Cloud computing services for developers
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$135-150k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To simplify cloud computing so developers and businesses can spend more time creating software that changes the world.
Role
Who you are
- 5-7 years of minimum experience in an external communications or media relations role, including agency experience
- Detail-oriented, process-driven, and extremely organized with strong documentation skills
- Creative mindset with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- An excitement to work on high-visibility projects in a fast-paced environment
- A love for tracking data and defining new metrics
- A passion for technology, development, and the cloud
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
What the job involves
- We are looking for an ambitious Senior PR Manager to help facilitate, manage, and advance external communications and thought leadership at DigitalOcean
- Reporting to the leader of external communications, the PR Manager will lead external communications initiatives for product launches, thought leadership, speaking, and awards
- As a member of the communications team, you will contribute to ensuring the right messages reach the right audiences at the right times
- Contribute to the development and execution of a comprehensive PR strategy to elevate DigitalOcean’s brand visibility and reputation globally
- Create and execute engaging press releases, media pitches, and other PR materials
- Identify opportunities for proactive PR, including support for topical news stories
- Support facilitation of thought leadership, including media relations and coordination of media interviews, coordination of approvals of contributed content (bylines, media Q&As, etc.) awards and speaking with subject matter experts, legal, IR, and any other internal stakeholders
- Work with stakeholders to brainstorm and contribute new engaging communication campaigns or opportunities that support initiatives within product and infrastructure groups at DO, ensuring there is a steady cadence of news in the pipeline
- Support the measurement and evaluation of all external communication efforts
- Maintain and update the press section of the company website
Our take
DigitalOcean offers computer network and storage capabilities that enable its users to quickly set up online businesses. Straightforward tools and attractive pricing have attracted hundreds of thousands of customers in the last decade, including pop superstar Beyoncé, who hosted a new album release on the company’s servers during its early years.
DigitalOcean has a strong customer base, but must continue to improve to stay relevant in such an extremely competitive space. The company battles with rivals such as Amazon Web Service, Microsoft Azure and Google's Cloud Platform, which are the undisputed leaders in the cloud computing market. Wisely, DigitalOcean avoids direct confrontation with these giants by focusing more on small businesses and startups and providing more savings opportunities for its users.
The company has boasted clients such as GitLab, Slack and HashiCorp amongst its impressive lists of customers. Additionally, the company has acquired Cloudways in a move to further simplify workflows for its clients that are looking to scale their digital businesses, it opened a new data center in Sydney, and expects to see a revenue rise between 9% and 12% over 2024.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
30% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
May 2020
$50m
SERIES C
Jul 2015
$83m
SERIES B
Total funding: $173.2m
Company benefits
- Full health coverage
- Flexible vacation time
- An annual company offsite, Shark Week
- Monthly gym and internet reimbursement
- Parental leave with transition time built-in
- Formalized mentorship, LinkedIn Learning tracks, and other internal programs
- Work from home opportunities
- 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match
Company HQ
South Village, New York, NY
Leadership
Yancey Spruill
(CEO, not founder)Previously served as CFO and COO for SendGrid and as CFO for both TwentyEighty and DigitalGlobe.
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