Senior Manager, Communications (London)

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STACK is currently looking for a Senior Manager, Communications, to join our EMEA team. This role will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering STACK's communications, content, and public relations strategy across the region. You will drive the development of high-impact messaging that strengthens our brand presence, engages key stakeholders, and supports the company's continued growth across diverse markets.

Responsibilities

INPUT ON STRATEGY
• Contribute to the development and execution of integrated communications, content, and PR strategies aligned with business objectives
• Lead the creation of relevant and timely content to support strategic initiatives, client engagement, and local stakeholder and community relations

CONTENT
• Produce high-quality written content, including thought leadership articles, press releases, case studies, white papers, blogs, brochures, social media posts, RFP responses, speeches, video scripts, and internal communications-ensuring consistency with brand voice
• Develop and manage a strategic content calendar in collaboration with internal subject matter experts
• Conduct internal interviews and research to inform content development and ensure relevance
• Provide guidance to Events and Design teams on communications-related activities to ensure brand alignment and clarity
• Monitor industry trends and regional dynamics to shape content strategy and messaging
• Collaborate with Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs and Strategy & Development teams to support community engagement
• Partner with the Social Impact & Sustainability team to support go-to-market strategies for related initiatives
• Work with HR to align content with employer branding objectives

PUBLIC RELATIONS
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets, including national, international, trade, and business press
• Manage the full lifecycle of PR activities across multiple European markets-from content development and distribution to media outreach, interviews, and follow-ups, both directly and via external agencies
• Identify and pursue media opportunities to elevate brand visibility and executive leadership profiles
• Oversee relationships with external PR agencies and ensure alignment with STACK's communications goals
• Lead the development and execution of crisis communications plans, providing strategic counsel and support as needed

INTERNAL SUPPORT
• Develop and maintain a media training program for senior leadership
• Support the Executive Management Team and other spokespeople in preparing for speaking engagements, including crafting talking points, coaching, and background research
• Create localized content tailored to regional markets, ensuring it aligns with the overarching brand voice
• Manage media monitoring tools to track relevant coverage and update keywords as needed
• Review media alerts and share relevant insights internally
• Provide regular engagement and performance reports on social media and media coverage across EMEA
• Produce media analysis reports to inform strategy and support continuous improvement

Skills & Qualifications
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation abilities
• Proven copywriting expertise, ideally within the technology sector; experience in the data center industry is preferred
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools such as Meltwater
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proactive, team-oriented mindset with a high degree of flexibility and attention to detail
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
• Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages such as Italian, French, Spanish, or German is a plus
• Comfortable working in dynamic, cross-functional, and matrixed environments
• Background in content development, journalism, and/or corporate communications
• Established media relationships within European business and technology press
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness and ability to travel as required