PitchMeAI Jobs
DigitalOcean

Senior Director, Marketing Communications

DigitalOcean · Seattle

Posted about 3 months ago · $213,600 - $267,000

or apply directly on DigitalOcean's site. We never take the application ourselves.

Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
DigitalOcean's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
68% of DigitalOcean's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at DigitalOcean
high
151 stale, 1 reposted of 151 open
Hiring momentum
197 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from DigitalOcean's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for DigitalOcean.

About this role

As a Senior Director of Marketing Communications at DigitalOcean, you will lead the development and execution of a global communication strategy that aligns with the company's long-term goals. Your role involves cultivating relationships with key media and industry influencers, overseeing corporate digital and social media channels, and providing strategic counsel to the C-suite. You will also mentor a team of communication specialists to enhance operational effectiveness and foster a strong culture within the organization.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of DigitalOcean as an employer.

What you need

  • Experience with building and executing multi-channel global communications, PR, and social media strategies at scale within a high-growth SaaS, cloud infrastructure, or tech environment.
  • A deep understanding of public relations methodologies, crisis management frameworks, and the shifting nuances of algorithmic digital channels.
  • Experience with handling corporate visibility operations and acting as a trusted liaison to media entities, industry analysts, and executive stakeholders.
  • Exceptional relational intelligence and diplomacy skills, enabling you to harmonize diverse cross-functional teams and build ironclad partnerships across organizational boundaries.
  • A growth-mindset approach with a natural appetite for constructive feedback and a relentless drive to challenge stale brand paradigms.
  • Fearlessness in creating compelling stories from highly technical products and concepts.

What you get

  • Competitive array of benefits including Employee Assistance Program and flexible time off policy.
  • Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education.
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses for continued growth and development.
  • Potential for a bonus based on company and individual performance.
  • Equity compensation including equity grants upon hire and participation in Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Worth weighing

  • Remote role may require self-motivation and discipline.
  • High-growth environment may involve rapid changes and challenges.
  • No specific mention of team size or structure for the communication specialists you will lead.

Summarised from DigitalOcean's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by DigitalOcean on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

More roles at DigitalOcean

All 151 open roles at DigitalOcean →