Communications Coordinator

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Job Summary

Rockstar Games is seeking a Communications Coordinator to join its in-house Communications team. This full-time, in-office role in NYC involves developing and executing strategic communications for high-impact releases. Responsibilities include monitoring press coverage, maintaining media databases, coordinating outreach, fielding PR requests, and conducting competitive research. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in PR or marketing, exceptional attention to detail, and strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Must Have

  • Monitor and analyze press coverage and daily reporting for multiple teams, including leadership
  • Maintain media databases and distribution lists, making appropriate recommendations amidst a changing media landscape
  • Coordinate frequent Live Services outreach to key media partners, including asset requirements
  • Field incoming PR requests and distribute to appropriate parties
  • Conduct insightful competitive research of releases across entertainment
  • Provide general support to the Communications team
  • 2+ years’ experience in a PR or marketing role, or a relevant position
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong ability to organize and prioritize workload, handling multiple projects simultaneously
  • Adaptable and confident dealing with various collaborators of all levels

Good to Have

  • Bachelor’s degree in media, communications, or relevant field

Perks & Benefits

  • Bonus and/or equity awards
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Full range of financial benefits
  • Other benefits

Job Description

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar Games is seeking a Communications Coordinator to join our in-house Communications team. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the global team responsible for developing and executing the strategic communications for a multitude of high-impact releases.

The successful candidate will share Rockstar Games’ passion for advancing culture and entertainment, possess exceptional attention to detail, and an unwavering commitment to high-quality output no matter the task.

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.

WHAT WE DO

  • The Communications team leads, develops, and implements strategic communications for Rockstar Games, from product messaging to media relations and more.
  • We align with the Marketing team and larger Publishing department to formulate a distinctive vision for our titles and projects, including a multitude of high-impact releases ranging from product launches to studio albums.
  • We set the highest possible bar for brand recognition and media support, ensuring that our communications objectives are met and ultimately exceeded.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Monitor and analyze press coverage and daily reporting for multiple teams, including leadership.
  • Maintain media databases and distribution lists, making appropriate recommendations amidst a changing media landscape.
  • Coordinate frequent Live Services outreach to key media partners, including asset requirements.
  • Field incoming PR requests and distribute to appropriate parties.
  • Conduct insightful competitive research of releases across entertainment.
  • Provide general support to the Communications team.

REQUIREMENTS

  • A passion for games, music, film, art, design, and contemporary culture in general is essential.
  • 2+ years’ experience in a PR or marketing role, or a relevant position.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong ability to organize and prioritize workload, handling multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Adaptable and confident dealing with various collaborators of all levels.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

  • Bachelor’s degree in media, communications, or relevant field is preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • A tailored cover letter explaining how you fulfill the skills listed above is required when applying. Additional creative documentation and portfolios are highly recommended. We will not consider applicants who do not provide a cover letter.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

The pay range for this position in New York State (inclusive of New York City) at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

*NY Base Pay Range

$60,000—$80,000 USD

3 Skills Required For This Role

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