# Corporate Communications Senior Manager, Executive Communications Programs

**Company:** [Datadog](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/datadog)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Communications
**Salary:** $124k – $165k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Executive Communication, Thought Leadership, Strategic Messaging, Speechwriting, Ghostwriting, Storytelling, Event Strategy, Social Media, Data Analysis
**Posted:** 2026-08-31

> Leads Datadog’s integrated executive thought leadership and corporate communications programs across channels and regions. The role requires 7+ years of communications experience, exceptional executive writing skills, and the ability to coordinate senior stakeholders and measure program impact.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Develop and execute an integrated thought leadership program with clear objectives and measurable outcomes.
- Build scalable operating frameworks, playbooks, cross-team coordination models, and repeatable processes across regions.
- Identify and vet speaking engagements and determine the most effective audiences, messages, and channels.
- Extend existing campaigns and build evergreen thought leadership programs across social, traditional media, and owned channels.
- Partner with Field Marketing on event strategy and execution, emphasizing AI and security narratives.
- Develop strategic messaging for senior executives during corporate announcements, milestones, and other high-priority moments.
- Coordinate initiatives across the company, manage partner-team collaboration, and identify opportunities for executive participation.

## Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, executive communications, or a related field.
- Experience in B2B technology or SaaS preferred.
- Proven success developing and scaling integrated thought leadership programs that influence business outcomes.
- Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, including executive communications, speeches, bylines, and blogs.
- Experience ghostwriting executive communications.
- Ability to partner with senior leaders and influence stakeholders across global, cross-functional organizations.
- Ability to use data and insights to measure and optimize communications programs.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Estimated annual salary: **$123,750–$165,000 USD**.
- Competitive benefits package, including healthcare, dental, parental planning, mental health benefits, 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and employee stock purchase plan.
- New-hire stock equity (RSUs).
- Career development, onboarding, mentoring, and cross-departmental buddy programs.

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