Sr. Manager, Corporate Affairs (West)

About the role

As the regional Corporate Affairs lead, you’ll serve as the primary communications partner for Digital Realty’s Western U.S. markets. Working closely with Government Affairs, business leaders, media, and community stakeholders, you’ll help shape the company’s public narrative, support strategic initiatives, manage reputational risks, and ensure consistent messaging across the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate affairs and media relations activities across the Western U.S. region
• Partner with Government Affairs to align communications with policy and regulatory priorities
• Develop media strategies, pitch stories, and manage press inquiries
• Create engaging content for press releases, executive messaging, social media, web, and internal communications
• Support events, community engagement programs, executive visits, and milestone announcements
• Monitor media coverage and identify emerging reputational risks and opportunities
• Develop thought leadership opportunities for regional leaders
• Track and report on media performance and communications impact

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or a related field
• 8–10 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, media relations, or corporate affairs
• Background in technology, infrastructure, real estate, or data center industries preferred
• Strong writing, storytelling, and content creation skills
• Experience building relationships with media, government affairs teams, and senior stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong judgment, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Occasional travel throughout the Western U.S. region and other company locations as needed
• Experience supporting government affairs, public policy, or regulatory initiatives preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) match and disability benefits
• Wellness and education benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off and holidays

Pay

$130,000 to $170,000 per year (base salary; total compensation may include bonus, commissions, and equity awards).