Global PR Director

6 Months ago • 10-15 Years • Marketing • Public Relations • $130,000 PA - $290,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Bethesda seeks a Global PR Director to lead their communications strategy. Must-haves include 10+ years of experience in video game PR/marketing, strong writing skills, and proven success in creating and executing impactful PR campaigns.
Must have:
  • Video Game PR
  • Strong Writing
  • PR Campaign
  • Communications Strategy
Good to have:
  • Bethesda Products
  • Crisis Comms
  • Global Marketing
  • Internal Comms
Perks:
  • Healthcare Benefits
  • 401(k) Plan

Job Details

Overview

Bethesda, part of the ZeniMax Media Inc. family of companies, is an award-winning creator and worldwide publisher of interactive entertainment. Titles featured under the Bethesda label include such blockbuster franchises as Starfield®, The Elder Scrolls®, DOOM®, QUAKE®, Fallout®, Wolfenstein®, Dishonored®, The Evil Within™, Prey® and RAGE®, etc

The Bethesda Global PR Director is responsible for setting overall global communications strategy & direction for Bethesda’s games, brand, and internal communications. They will build and manage a top-class global PR team to drive awareness & player engagement across all our titles. They will constantly optimise communication plans & execution, work cross-functionally with Global Sales & Marketing teams, Xbox stakeholders and studio to ensure alignment for our initiatives, assets, events and Communication plans. This role reports into the Sr. Director of Content Communications at Xbox.

Location: United States (Preferred locations: Rockville, Hunt Valley, or Austin)

Responsibilities

  • Setting and executing on communications strategy globally
  • Lead Internal Comms efforts for Bethesda employees, in partnership with Bethesda leadership
  • Head up Bethesda’s brand and reputation opportunities as well as crisis comms issues
  • Plan and prep executives for media moments and speaking opportunities
  • Work in partnership with Xbox stakeholders to leverage Comms opportunities and support Xbox initiatives
  • Drive and manage the Communication team to ensure AAA communications campaigns that reach new players and delight existing players, for all our titles globally
  • Deliver a cohesive PR Plan for every title that includes and aligns with the global Marketing, Community & Events strategy
  • Ability to work on highly matrixed organizations. Build & maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders across the business including Global Marketing/Comms, Studios, Local Markets and corporate functions
  • Establish an effective system of internal reporting and communication throughout the HQ and International offices
  • Manage and direct PR agency resources
  • Work with Global Marketing and Xbox stakeholders to align and manage budgets
  • Build and support the community team by aligning campaign efforts and working more closely together to improve consumer awareness and engagement
  • Own, develop and maintain relationships with all external agencies ensuring the brief and budget guidelines have been met
  • Retain excellent relationships with all external partners via regular visits and discussions regarding the progress of each agreed campaign
  • Oversee product press events, particularly featuring senior studio and management staff
  • Assess campaign effectiveness for all titles and implement new ideas to grow mainstream and digital coverage
  • Proactive media relationship in partnership with agency and Xbox
  • Trade show and product demonstration leadership in partnership with Global Marketing, including narrative, demos, and staffing

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field
  • 10-15 years’ experience working in public relations and/or marketing for a video game developer or publisher is essential.
  • Familiarity with Bethesda products preferred

Preferred Skills

  • Strong writing skills and the ability to articulate concepts, messages and strategies
  • Effective organization and planning skills, ability to prioritize multiple projects
  • Effective analytical, troubleshooting, decision making and problem-solving skills
  • Effective leadership skills
  • Must be proactive and highly motivated
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office products

Salary Range

GLobal PR Director - The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $130,000 - $290,000 per year.

ZeniMax has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role; the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate’s primary work location. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

At ZeniMax certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, such as merit increases and discretionary bonuses. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are not guaranteed. Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with ZeniMax and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick and mental health time, and several paid holidays, among others.

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About The Company

ZeniMax creates and publishes original interactive entertainment content for consoles, the PC, and handheld/wireless devices. Its Bethesda Softworks division, founded in 1986 in the early days of the industry, has a long history of success as a publisher of award-winning video games. In addition, the ZeniMax group includes some of the most acclaimed development studios in the world. The Company's growing library of intellectual properties includes such franchises as The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Dishonored, DOOM, QUAKE, Wolfenstein, Enemy Territory, RAGE and The Evil Within.

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