Submer

Communications & PR Lead, North America

Submer

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Houston • Texas • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Cloud

About the role

  • Develop and execute a US-specific communications strategy aligned with global priorities.
  • Lead tactical decision-making on message prioritization and narrative localization.
  • Advise and partner closely with the CMO and US General Manager on strategic communications and sensitive topics.
  • Build strong relationships with top-tier US 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.
  • Produce regionally relevant content: thought leadership, case studies, executive talking points, and opinion pieces.
  • Oversee US marketing assets for alignment with global messaging.
  • Establish repeatable processes, playbooks, and operational frameworks for communications execution.
  • Act as the primary US point-person for issues, regulatory scrutiny, and politically sensitive topics.

Requirements

  • 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 US hours and travel requirements.
  • Familiarity with media and analyst databases, social listening, monitoring, reporting, and collaboration tools.
Benefits
  • Attractive compensation package reflecting your expertise and experience.
  • Medical Insurance Plan.
  • 401k Employee volunteer contribution Plan.
  • 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.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
relationship buildingstrategic advisinginfluenceresilienceadaptabilitycollaborationautonomyhands-on approachcomfort with ambiguityexecutive presence