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Communications Manager
2K
Novato, CA, United States
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COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Who We Are:
The Communications team manages all PR and social / community efforts for 2K titles. We are a team of talented storytellers, passionate video game players and communications professionals dedicated to raising awareness and driving purchase intent for our slate of fantastic games. We challenge ourselves to create fresh strategies, and leverage our deep relationships with consumer media, enthusiast press and new media influencers to tell compelling brand stories.
What We Need:
An experienced PR professional to develop and execute well-reasoned and holistic communications plans for some of the industry’s best video games, while managing relationships with the talented development teams who create these games.
Job Responsibilities Will Include:
• Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager, you will oversee and execute the communications activities for 2K’s upcoming titles from talented studios like Gearbox Software, Firaxis Games and Hangar 13
• Act as a communications strategist for future unannounced 2K titles, collaborating on the development of comprehensive communications plans that cover PR, social and community strategy on a global scale
• Leading the tactical execution of these plans (with agency partners) in North America and Latin America, observing best practices in our industry and beyond, and incorporating developer feedback and insight
• Managing the relationship with development teams as the main point of contact for the 2K Communications department
• Balancing role as a strategist with personal ownership and execution of key media and influencer / new media relationships
• Managing relationship with external PR agencies and relevant vendors, accurately maintaining all product budgets and overseeing execution of agency work and prioritization of projects
• Working in partnership with Social Media Manager colleagues to plan compelling content and storytelling strategies that will engage fans on our brands’ social media channels.
• Having a willingness to complete any other reasonable activity required by the Senior Communications Manager or the Communications team
Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit:
2K is looking for a PR professional with experience launching video games and a personal passion for 2K franchises such as Borderlands, XCOM, Civilization, Mafia and more. They have experience managing relationships with consumer and games media editors. They have experience with (or at least a strong interest in) taking a data-driven approach to communications strategy. They are versed in and have experience working with social and content platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and have collaborated closely with Social Media Managers in the past.
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, English or a related area of study
• A minimum of 5+ years of public relations work experience, including experience launching video games. PR agency experience, and knowledge of videogames industry is strongly preferred.
• A demonstrated track record of developing well-reasoned, strategic plans, and managing them to completion within scope and budget and achieving set goals
• Strong passion for videogames, especially action/adventure and story-based games
• Excellent organization, interpersonal, and written and verbal communications skills. Ability to build strong, lasting professional relationships with internal partner groups and individuals
• Ability to anticipate necessary next actions and accept responsibility for moving projects toward completion
• Strong PC skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
**Note to all candidates: Please include a cover letter when applying - thank you!**
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