Communications & PR Lead (North America)
Spring, TX - USA
Job Summary
Location & work modality: Houston Texas
Start: ASAP
Type of Contract: Full Time / Permanent
Travel Requirements: Regular travel (US and international)
About Submer
Submer designs and delivers end-to-end AI datacenter infrastructure built around industry-leading liquid cooling.
We help organizations scale AI beyond the limits of traditional datacenters by enabling higher density greater efficiency and lower environmental impact accelerating time-to-AI from first deployment to full production.
What impact you will have
As a senior communications leader with strong agency experience and deep expertise across technology data centers AI infrastructure data centers and / or cloud you will define shape and amplify our North American narrative. You bring a strong understanding of the hyperscaler landscape and broader ecosystem (including Nvidia) enabling you to engage credibly with our most important audiences.
You will ensure that the global AI infrastructure story resonates with US stakeholders including hyperscalers media analysts and policymakers. Your work will localize global messaging to the US market proactively build reputation and establish a trusted voice for the company in a complex and highly competitive environment.
Combining strategic insight with hands-on execution you will translate deep technical expertise into clear compelling narratives that influence the market strengthen our positioning and drive engagement with priority audiences.
In this role you will define and amplify our North American narrative ensuring it resonates with US stakeholders and reflects local priorities culture and market realities. You will:
Shape and communicate the AI infrastructure & cloud story for business and tech media analysts regulators and key customers including hyperscalers.
Build and maintain proactive reputation programs that increase visibility strengthen credibility and differentiate the company in a competitive US market.
Lead strategic messaging and narrative development for thought leadership positioning the company as a trusted voice in AI infrastructure and data center & cloud innovation.
Serve as the dedicated US point-person for issues and crisis communications ensuring timely and effective responses to regulatory political or sensitive topics.
Influence internal and external audiences through compelling content executive briefings media engagement and coordinated campaigns driving measurable impact on brand perception and awareness.
What youll do
Strategic Leadership:
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.
Media & Analyst Engagement:
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.
Content & Brand:
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.
Team Budget & Agency Management:
Initially operate as a senior individual contributor expanding into a small US comms team over time.
Manage external PR analyst relations and potential public affairs agencies.
Provide input and manage regional communications budgets and technology tools.
Crisis & Issue Management:
Act as the primary US point-person for issues regulatory scrutiny and politically sensitive topics.
Ensure rapid strategic responses to unforeseen developments.
What youll need
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.
What we offer
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.
Youll be part of a fast-growing scale-up with a mission to make a positive impact offering an exciting career evolution.
Our job titles may span more than one job level. The actual base pay is dependent on a number of factors such as transferable skills work experience business needs and market demands.
Our inclusive responsibility
Submer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other protected category under applicable law.
Key Skills
About Company
From concept to deployment, we create liquid-cooled datacenters that scale smarter, run cleaner and cost less.