New 
Communications Manager, Xbox
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Mar 06, 2025 | |
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OverviewAt team Xbox, we're on a mission to bring the joy and community of gaming to everyone on the planet. We're looking for a motivated, results-driven, experienced PR manager with a passion for storytelling and gaming to join our global PR team on several Xbox Game Studios titles. As a Communications Manager, Xbox you will partner closely with the Xbox Communications and Marketing teams to drive storytelling around our games and studios. We are looking for someone with experience successfully launching games, as part of a game development studio or as a public relations (PR) agency lead. You will have a proven track record for crafting global Communications plans that influence players through impactful storytelling across earned and owned channels. Having relationships with gaming, tech and consumer press and creators will be valuable. Similarly, experience with creating global PR plans and executing is valuable. You will work across multiple workstreams simultaneously, so the ability to support different stakeholders and drive alignment will be key. Lastly, we're looking for someone who has a desire to join a world-class Communications team that is shaping the future of Gaming at Microsoft. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
ResponsibilitiesPartner with global Communications, Marketing, Studio teams, and business leads to drive strategic PR campaigns for Xbox Game Studios titles.Drive Comms/PR approach for announcing, launching, and providing post-launch support for Xbox Game Studios products and updates.Act as a trusted advisor to executives and studio heads, providing strategic counsel and guidance.Help drive key PR events & activations, both virtual and physical, around the world.Collaborate with broader Communications team at Microsoft to support cross-company events and news beats.Manage PR agency as integral members of our extended teamPartner with Social and Community teams to create major amplification and engagement opportunities for our biggest moments.Help protect the Microsoft, Xbox, and Xbox Game Studios brand by identifying and mitigating reputation risk.OtherEmbody our Culture and Values | |