Director, External Communications

Job overview

The Director, External Communications role has a hybrid schedule with regular in-office presence at CyrusOne’s Dallas, TX headquarters; compensation is not specified. The position leads external communications across national, industry, and local markets for CyrusOne, a data center developer and operator. The role strengthens the company’s public reputation and relationships with media and local stakeholders while preparing for and responding to complex issues. It coordinates external messaging with company leaders and cross-functional teams to communicate clearly about digital infrastructure and company developments.

What you'll do

• Lead media relations and public relations strategy
• develop local and community communications
• manage reputation, issues, and crisis communications
• prepare executives and spokespersons for media engagements
• partner with Government Affairs and other functions on external messaging
• lead the external PR agency relationship.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director

external communications

cyrusone

dallas tx

hybrid

media relations

public relations

crisis communications

community communications

corporate reputation

executive media

pr agency leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Leads communications across national and local markets, including crisis response and community-facing infrastructure issues.

About the employer

CyrusOne is hiring for this role. Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services. Sector: 51.