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Bethesda Softworks

Global PR Director

Bethesda Softworks, Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849


Overview

Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.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.

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. 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

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

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

Benefits

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.

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do – from recruiting for our studios, publishing and operations to fostering safe and respectful workplaces that encourage collaboration.

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