PR & Communications Director EMEA

PR & Communications Director EMEA

Join to apply for the PR & Communications Director EMEA role at The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world with a media-buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers, setting a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency.

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Who We Are

The public relations and communications team at The Trade Desk plays a vital role in elevating the company’s profile through compelling storytelling, high-impact media engagement, and strategic external events that resonate with key audiences. As a link between the organization and external audiences, the team partners collaboratively across the business to build strong relationships and advocacy across stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

The role requires a strategic communications leader who will set the PR strategy in EMEA and elevate the company’s profile through impactful programs that amplify compelling narratives and drive media and external engagement. You will manage a direct report and PR agencies across EMEA.

• Lead and develop strategic PR plans across EMEA, building awareness of The Trade Desk and articulating the vision and value of the company
• Drive proactive media coverage in support of The Trade Desk, including major trade publications and national business press, leveraging existing relationships and building new ones
• Prepare and support executives for media interviews, external speaking engagements and opportunities for thought leadership
• Manage and develop a direct report, providing mentorship, clear direction and opportunities for growth
• Manage external PR agencies to ensure alignment on strategic, high-priority initiatives and an effective press calendar
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to manage executive communications and key events end-to-end
• Support business and marketing leaders on the creation, development and execution of media and partner marketing strategies
• Coordinate with EMEA marketing and global communications colleagues to ensure alignment on messaging, news releases, product launches, key events, and press interviews

Who You Are

• Strategic thinker, sharp writer and seasoned media relations professional within B2B communications, ideally within technology or digital media
• Experience in shaping and leading complex, multi-market communications programs at scale
• Demonstrated success in media strategy and relations, cultivating strong journalist relationships and driving high-impact coverage across business and trade press
• Strong executive-presence skills, with the ability to advise, brief and influence senior stakeholders with confidence and clarity
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to connect tactical execution to broader strategic goals
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, including data analysis, problem solving and attention to detail
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, especially in fast-moving or ambiguous environments across markets and diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience working in information technology organizations, software, marketing technology, advertising technology, or knowledge of the data and technology businesses within the advertising industry is strongly preferred

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