Manager, Global Communications - EMEA in London

Reports to: Director, Global Communications

Location: Central London, minimum 3-days per week in office (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)

About 2K

Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment for video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices. The Company is home to many talented development studios, including 31st Union, Cat Daddy Games, Cloud Chamber, Firaxis Games, Gearbox Software, Hangar 13, HB Studios, and Visual Concepts. 2K's portfolio includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA 2K; renowned BioShock, Borderlands, Mafia, Sid Meier's Civilization and XCOM brands; popular WWE 2K and WWE SuperCard franchises, TopSpin as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR 2K.

Role Purpose

This role forms a key part of the Global Communications Team and will oversee and help execute the communications activities for 2K's Sports game franchises and titles across EMEA and, at times, ANZ. You will serve as a central link between the EMEA/ANZ regions and our communications team in the United States, ensuring our global messaging is aligned, impactful, and consistent. You'll work closely with the North America based Global Communications lead for each Sports title on aspects of Campaign Development, execution and reporting. You will also support the Director, Global Communications in the development of the communications strategy for each title across EMEA and ANZ.

Responsibilities

• Forge a close working relationship with the Global Communications lead for each Sports title and partner with them from project kick-off through launch and beyond.
• Play a key role in helping to create the global communications plan and be a voice for EMEA and, at times, ANZ.
• Join regular calls with the Communications lead to report back on regional results, opportunities and queries throughout each campaign.
• Forge a close relationship with the EMEA Go-to-Market Marketing Managers.
• Support the EMEA PR Agencies on the execution of local communications plans and initiatives.
• Organize and lead press trips to developer studios and international developer tours.
• Report on key communications activities and events sharing results, key learnings and relevant insights to all key stakeholders.
• Keep informed of market trends, products, promotional avenues and opportunities.
• Join regular meetings and calls, some of which will be during West Coast US morning working hours / late afternoon or early evening UK time.

Building and Developing Relationships

• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with the EMEA and ANZ PR agencies.
• Build close relationships with BU teams based in various 2K offices around the world.
• Close relationships with all 2K/T2 departments.

Key Skills/Requirements

• Proven track record in running effective communications campaigns on an EMEA basis with 5-7 years' experience within PR.
• A strong knowledge of digital is essential.
• Robust understanding of the communications and media landscape, and recent/emerging trends.
• Motivated self-starter who is passionate about his/her work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent organisational skills, capable of managing conflicting deadlines in a busy office.
• Strong communicator. Fluent in English, in both written and oral communication.
• Competence in understanding different country and regional requirements.
• Driven team player, with a collaborative approach.
• Professional and mature attitude and communication at all times.
• Game expertise/knowledge desirable.
• Budget management experience.
• Willingness to travel.

2K is an equal opportunities employer and will endeavour to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.

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