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Internal Communications Manager

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DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud computing platform for developers and businesses

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$80k - $90kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

This is a remote role.

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Communications
Marketing
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Strong experience as an internal communication specialist, ideally in a technology organization that has experienced massive growth.
  • Bachelor's Degree in the field of Communications or Marketing.
  • Experience in creating Executive Internal Communication and Recognition programs and excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
  • Ability to work proactively to address opportunities for better communication.
  • Passion for people and change management.
  • Experience building relationships and collaborating with key stakeholders.
  • Highly self-motivated and driven, able to work well in team and independent environments.
  • A growth mindset, technical curiosity, and knowledge of emerging best practice trends in Internal Comms and Employee Engagement.
  • A deep sense of empathy. You connect well with executives and employees at all levels and understand their needs. A friendly and approachable communication style.
Responsibilities
  • Establish the voice of our Product, Marketing and Revenue teams internally, promoting their programs and accomplishments company-wide, with an emphasis on speed, community, innovation and customer centricity.
  • Advise our Product, Marketing, and Revenue Executives and their People Business Partners on best practices for functional internal communications and partners to execute.
  • Partner with Developer Marketing, PMM, PR, Social, and other teams to amplify company events and product releases.
  • Launch a customer spotlight program internally and find additional ways to increase customer-centricity across our employee base.
  • Own DigitalOcean’s Product 'Ship It' Program across the company and Product org.
  • Train functions and uphold best practices with DO’s communication tools.
  • Leverage analytics and data to drive thoughtful internal communications across the business.
  • Play an instrumental role in supporting the Director of Internal Communications & Engagement with any product-related Mergers & Acquisition or other strategic projects.

DigitalOcean provides cloud computing services that enable developers and businesses to build, deploy, and scale applications efficiently. Its platform offers a range of fully managed services, allowing users to focus on software development rather than infrastructure management. DigitalOcean stands out from competitors by emphasizing simplicity, a strong community, and open-source support, making it accessible for startups and small to medium-sized businesses. The company's goal is to empower users to innovate and grow their businesses by providing the tools and support needed to streamline the development process.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.5B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

29%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The appointment of experienced leaders like Wade Wegner and Bratin Saha signals strong strategic direction and potential for growth.
  • Partnerships with companies like LinkDaddy enhance DigitalOcean's ecosystem, providing additional value to customers.
  • The continuous enhancement of services, such as the introduction of Managed OpenSearch and advanced MongoDB configurations, demonstrates DigitalOcean's commitment to innovation and customer needs.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive cloud services market, dominated by giants like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, poses a significant challenge to DigitalOcean's market share.
  • Legal issues, such as the recent case with the Dutch gambling regulator, could impact the company's reputation and operational stability.

What makes DigitalOcean unique

  • DigitalOcean's focus on simplicity and community support sets it apart from larger, more complex cloud service providers like AWS and Google Cloud.
  • Their fully managed offerings, such as Managed OpenSearch and MongoDB, provide specialized solutions that cater specifically to developers and SMBs.
  • DigitalOcean's revamped App Platform emphasizes cost efficiency and scalability, making it particularly attractive for startups and growing technology businesses.

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Benefits

Remote-first

Full health coverage

Wellness coverage

Flexible vacation time

Team-building & social events

401(k) plans

ESPP

Education support

Partner support

Employee giving