What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Communications Manager, Global Communications | Irvine, CA position at Blizzard Entertainment?
Responsibilities :
- Execute high-impact communications campaigns / programs supporting Blizzard, its franchises, and people
- Arrange and manage official participation for speakerships, events, press tours, and interviews
- Communicate via phone / email with relevant media, content creators, and influencers
- Role requires both domestic and international travel, as well as attending in-person events as needed
- Assist with public relations activities related to announcements and events
- Source and coordinate art assets for use in print and online publications including social media
- Collaborate with and fulfill requests for international PR teams
- Build communication strategies, FAQs, press kits, and other materials to support the communications function
- Contribute to accurate, well-written news releases and other media materials on deadline
- Review and advise on text for Blizzards websites and other public mediums as needed
- Coordinate PR efforts between different teams within Blizzard and the Xbox communications team
- Compile press coverage and prepare detailed executive summaries
- Take on other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications :
Pluses :
Location :
On-site (Irvine, California)
Required Application Materials :
Your Platform
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. ( a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ : MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industrys most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for Every World - weve got our employees covered!
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to crafting a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for Every World - weve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including :
