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Communications Manager, India

Roblox · Posted Oct 6

Online gaming platform, 3D virtual experiences, and developer tools

Gurugram, Haryana, IndiaFull-timeHybridLead/Staff15+ years₹70.0L–₹1.2Cr yearly100+ applicants
GamingOnline EntertainmentSoftware DevelopmentMetaverseVirtual WorldsPublic Company
Full time

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About the role

Roblox is a global platform where tens of millions of people explore, create, play, learn and connect in 3D immersive experiences built by its community of developers and creators. The Global Communications team builds and leads strategic communications programs in markets around the world, spanning consumer, corporate, policy and issues communications. This India-based role manages consumer and corporate communications for the platform, running localized earned-media campaigns aimed at young adult consumers, creators and developers, brands and parents, while engaging press, managing the India press office and handling crisis, policy and issues communications.

What you will do

  • Build, lead and execute compelling communications campaigns in India in support of business objectives, and in partnership with agencies on the ground in those markets
  • Utilize your deep understanding of the media landscape and media relationships to build strategic recommendations and scalable communications programs that help drive and support business objectives.
  • Optimally handle high-profile and fast-paced business issues while remaining calm and demonstrating good judgment.
  • Lead local market media outreach in support of global communications campaigns and announcements, including content launches, product launches, and executive profiling
  • Develop company positions on key regional issues as well as the strategy for reactive and proactive communications plans.
  • Work in tandem with a range of business functions to support their communications objectives in the market - including, but not exclusive to, the company’s Marcomms, Public Policy, Civility, Brand Partnerships and Developer Relations functions - as well as the regional GM
  • Manage the India press office, including crisis and issues management and social editorial skills as needed
  • Ensure visibility for other spokesperson in the market
  • Bring fresh ideas and a creative approach to deliver measurable, attributable results
  • Create messaging, brief spokespeople and staff senior exec interviews.
  • Work closely on above with the APAC Communications head and International communications team as well as other global colleagues in the team

Skills used in this role

EnglishHindiMedia RelationsCrisis ManagementIssues ManagementSocial Media

What the employer is looking for

  • At least 15+ years of experience in communications, ideally including significant experience in a consumer technology company (preferably at a global public company in the entertainment, media or gaming space)
  • Fluent English language skills
  • Proven experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven-track record developing and implementing strategic communications plans, aligning internal, external, and partner communications against business priorities
  • Proven success at developing and delivering impactful proactive communications campaigns across multiple markets
  • Experience supporting a variety of in-house business functions and serving their communications needs
  • Experience managing multiple communication agencies in an in-house communications role
  • Confirmed performance handling communications in crisis and critical situations, including crafting clear directives and follow-through
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Preferred qualifications

  • Knowledge and passion for gaming, AI, immersive 3D technology and user-generated content is preferred.
  • The role requires fluent language skills in English and Hindi with understanding of any other Indian languages being a plus.

Benefits and support

  • Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting

About Roblox

Roblox operates an immersive online platform where users can build, share, and play 3D experiences created by a global community of developers. The company's mission is to bring the world together through play, enabling tens of millions of daily active users to socialize, learn, and work in virtual environments.

Industry
Gaming
Company size
2000+ employees
Founded
2004
Location
San Mateo, California, USA
Funding stage
Public Company

Funding

Public Company · $918M raised

First Round CapitalAltos VenturesGreylock PartnersIndex VenturesTiger Global ManagementAndreessen Horowitz
  • 2021-01-06Series H$520M
  • 2020-02-26Series G$150M

Leadership

DB
David Baszucki

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

NC

Naveen Chopra

Chief Financial Officer

JW
Jerret West

Chief Marketing Officer

MR

Mark Reinstra

Chief Legal Officer

ED

Enrico D'Angelo

Chief Business Officer