Senior Communications Specialist, Earned Media & PR

Requisition Number: 151768

Position Title: Communications Specialist

External Description:

Senior Communications Specialist, Earned Media & PR

At Electronic Arts, we are bringing together the creativity, talent and technology to connect players and deliver amazing experiences in entertainment. We thrive on passion, teamwork and pioneering. It’s the fuel that drives us to inspire the world to play.

We are looking for a seasoned senior communications specialist to join our Brand & Corporate Communications team based out of Redwood Shores. In this role, you will work directly with our Senior Communications Manager and will be responsible for being the global PR lead on a few of our marquee franchises including new titles coming out this fiscal year. Key focus will be using your experience working on video game campaigns to jump right in and quickly learn the collaborative frameworks in which we work. In this role, you will be leading the execution, and later on, creation of PR objectives, strategies and tactics to generate new and consistent coverage for each franchise. You will also be required to spend lengths of time in-studio at these franchise locations, working with the brand and campaign managers, community teams and development teams, among others.

Responsibilities

• Boosts the coverage of EA franchises in the competitive media landscape.
• Maximizes the Earned opportunities within the larger global title campaigns.
• Drafts, staffs and manages the day-to-day tasks for multiple titles.
• Collaborates effectively with different cross-functional and territory teams to plan and execute specific PR activities including media pitching, events and more.
• Works with other PR franchise and Brand & Corporate Communications team members to ensure we are working together to tell our stories on Earned, Owned, Social and Internal channels.
• Quickly grows a relationship with key spokespeople on different development teams.
• Actively maintains current media relations and develops new ones.

 

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or related field.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in Public Relations and the gaming industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong organizational and management abilities.
• High ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage numerous projects simultaneously, while prioritizing high-return work.
• Has solid relationships with gaming and technology media.
• Proficient at presenting communications plans and incorporating feedback.

 

EA is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status or veteran status. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law.

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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.