Director of Strategic Communications

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeCommunications Full time
Job Title

Asia Communications Director

">Job Description:
  • Lead the development of strategic communications plans that align with company and region objectives focused on Activision and Blizzard franchises and games.
  • Provide expertise on how to build engaged audiences through delivering culturally relevant compelling content for players that we already know and players we are yet to meet.
  • Support and execute on major events including participation in regionally-relevant industry events such as Tokyo Games Show.
  • Direct, coach and mentor team members to develop world class executions, including budget management, reporting, prioritization across all facets of communications.
  • Select and manage overarching relationships with agency partners to build programs that fulfill the communications strategic plan and add to gaining commercial success for the franchises.
  • Stay up to date on all gaming, esports, media & entertainment news, monitor competitors and other industry leaders for learnings, insights and best practices.
  • Partner closely with global communications teams to ensure alignment across media outreach, events and key comms beats, as well as providing regional and / or franchise-specific perspective, where needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop strategic communications plans that drive business results.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated marketing campaigns.
  • Manage budgets and prioritize resources to achieve communications goals.
  • Stay current on industry trends and competitor activity.
  • Ensure alignment with global communications strategies and initiatives.

Requirements:

  • 12+ years of experience in communications, preferably in the video game or technology industry.
  • Proven track record of developing effective communications strategies and executing successful campaigns.
  • Strong understanding of Asia markets, including cultural nuances that impact strategies and media engagement.
  • Ability to lead medium to large size teams, setting clear priorities, creating development plans and driving cohesion to gain commercial results.
  • Strong analytical skills to evaluate program effectiveness, and creative judgment to recognize what's on-trend / on-brand.
  • Innovative, strategic thinker who is motivated to execute exceptionally and work independently within a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent team player with the ability to build, foster and nurture strong relationships across internal functions and external partners.
  • Experience in managing a large set of internal stakeholders, agency and other partners, media, and ambassadors.
  • Passion for gaming, lifestyle, and entertainment industry.
  • Must possess exceptional ability to craft fresh, engaging, and innovative digital experiences intended to grow the cultural relevance and earned media awareness for Activision and Blizzard's product and properties.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills.
  • A strong network of media contacts and a proven way of building new relationships with existing and emerging media and influencers.
  • Written and verbal language capability to be successful in the region is highly desirable.
  • Passion for data and consumer insight driven decision making.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and bonus structure.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  • Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.

Location:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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