2K Looking for Director Internal/Studio Communications at Novato, CA Full Time

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM.

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you’re interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!

Position Summary

2K is looking for a Director Internal/Studio Communications who will help us articulate, share and promote our culture, mission, values and work environment to our global publishing/studio employees and prospective candidates.

What You Will Do

This role is both strategic and tactical. Driven by the vision of the company and our independent game studios, this role has the opportunity to build and cultivate our reputation as an employer of choice among our candidates, team members and external audiences. This role partners cross-functionally with Corporate and Product Communications, People Ops, Studio Partners, Employee Resource Groups (ERG), Recruiting and Creative teams to create strategy and content that help us meet our employee satisfaction, retention and recruitment goals.

Internal Communications/Studio Communications

• Be responsible for creating and handling a global internal communications strategy including evaluating existing vehicles, building the internal comms roadmap, executing & measuring impact.
• Keep employees advised with consistent, timely communications that drive meaningful connection between employee activities, business goals and company strategy.
• Establish and maintain a strategy to ensure employees are heard, using insights to help shape our future comms and employee experience, building higher engagement.
• Partner with key executives and game studio partners to support company-wide communications opportunities.
• Plan and produce both Publishing and support studio company All Hands Meetings.
• Create communications for new initiatives and existing programs that drive measurable engagement with our employees and align to broader employee value proposition.
• Partner with the VP Communications, HR VP, People Ops and Studio HR teams to ensure alignment on internal communications roadmap, key messages and executive communications.
• Stay abreast of external factors and news cycles that impact our employees, and participate in recommending programs, communications and responses to address.
• In collaboration with Recruiting, define the 2K/Studio studios employer value proposition and ensure alignment across major social channels (Career Page, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, etc) and key internal touchpoints (onboarding, internal communications, surveys, etc.).
• Help define target audience and develop branded campaigns and messaging that promote 2K/Studios
• Be responsible for the creation of engaging content on various social channels to communicate our values and drive awareness across our geographies and demographics.
• Collaborate with Recruiting, Corporate Communications, HRBPs and ERGs to support events with branded communications and collateral.

What You Need

• Experience in corporate communications and branding, (preferred if within a fast paced global company)
• Exceptional storytelling, written and oral presentation, editing/proofreading, layout/design and data visualization skills
• Experience developing concise and compelling communications that support business strategy to a diverse audience and multiple partners
• Experience in supervising and evaluating metrics associated with communications, recruiting and marketing campaigns to determine ROI
• Demonstrated strength in cross-functional collaboration, ability to lead and influence multiple partners, and flexibility moving efficiently between strategy and execution
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to run multiple projects
• Experience in a global organization with insight and sensitivity to cultural nuances
• Ability to spot and adopt new trends that apply within 2K Publishing/Studios

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Including Company Contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Life and Disability Benefits
• Group Legal Plan
• Wellbeing Program
• Childcare Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous Compassionate Leave
• Companywide End of Year Break

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $130,000 and $195,000 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.