We are looking for a versatile and experienced communications leader to join our Brand & Corporate Communications team at Electronic Arts. In this role, you will work closely with our senior leaders, developing and driving communications strategies that tell the story of EA’s business, our key initiatives, and our culture to a global community of players, employees, media and investors. You will play a key role working with business leaders and partners around the company to weave our vision, values, and thought leadership into a compelling, multi-channel communications platform to reach across traditional media, social media, Web and emerging channels. In a culture that values a deep passion for games, your leadership will shape executive communications, employee communications, media relations, reputation management, and the growth of your colleagues.
Company Narrative – Partner to build and evolve our narrative in support of EA’s business priorities. Oversee the creation of multi-channel tools and written materials, including speeches and message guides, and implement strategies to share inspiring stories that motivate employees and influence our global player community.
Media Relations – Drive media executions, including working with senior leaders to build out key narratives and strengthen relationships with top-tier, national and international business and financial media. Advise internal partners on media relations strategies related to the company narrative.
Employee Communications – Guide the way EA’s business leaders connect with employees, evolving and opening new ways to communicate key information to our teams. Manage tight alignment with external communications to share and reinforce the ever-changing story of our company with our highly-engaged employees.
Global Alignment – Help to ensure consistency of global EA messaging across all media activities and internal meetings and events, partnering with business partners across geographies and divisions.
Reputation Management – Support the company’s strategy and response to crisis communications. Work across teams to proactively plan for and manage issues to mitigate impact on EA’s corporate reputation.
Team Management – Responsible for ongoing management and mentoring of Brand & Corporate Communications team members including goal-setting, career pathing, training and development.
Experience and Skills
10 - 12 years of experience, with proven track record in PR/corporate communications, including direct experience working with a variety of media, such as print, broadcast, digital.
Passion for gaming, building player connections, and having fun.
Expert skills in communications, media relations, writing, message development and reputation management.
Demonstrated ability to work with C-level executives inclusive of message development for top leaders and expertise in influencing and advising executives on communication strategies.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, along with very strong organizational and management agility.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously, while prioritizing high-return work.
Ability to effectively manage high-pressure crisis situations, and work in situations of ambiguity to define a clear path.
Ability to weave multiple communications programs into a cohesive brand story.
Understanding of domestic and international media markets.
Excellent relationship-building skills.
Strong people manager with demonstrated experience leading, motivating and mentoring a team and working collaboratively with colleagues and peers.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or related field is preferred.
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