Senior Manager, Global Strategic Communications

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, 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, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, 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 are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, and want our community of candidates to reflect this commitment. We encourage all qualified applicants to explore our global positions. 

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). This role will be based in Novato or Los Angeles. 

The Global Strategic Communications Senior Manager is a pivotal role in the Global Comms function and especially vital to our Global HR and People team partners across 2K Publishing and Studios. This role requires EQ, RQ + SQ (emotional, relational + strategic intelligence) and seamless partnership across key 2K Publishing stakeholders including the ELT (Executive Leadership Team), Global PR team, People team + HRBPs, General Managers, Business Units (BU), and Central Service leads and teams and well as the Studio Heads, HR, Communications and Marketing leads across our partner Studios.
The Global Strategic Communications Senior Manager will be tasked with telling the 2K story across multiple communications channels, including internal communications moments + milestones, corporate and brand comms, global owned content strategy, and PR for 2K Foundations - 2K’s social impact engine. The role requires a collaborative team player, expert multitasker, strong written and verbal communications, ability to work in a fast paced environment with agility + flexibility, and to communicate across a complex matrix organization. It will also require some level of player/coach responsibility, with the skill set to be a self starter and ability to roll-up yourselves to get involved in tactical planning and execution that depends on our product line-up and release schedule timing.
This is a temporary assignment starting ideally in April 2026 - December 2026. We are looking for someone to work in hybrid work environment coming into the office 3 days a week at our Novato, CA headquarters. 

The role demands proven experience and credentials working at a PR agency and/or in-house within the PR, marketing or communications functions – plus strong teamwork & leadership abilities to direct key internal partners to deliver against both our company and communications goals.

• Self Starter
• Strategic Thinker
• Strong written + verbal communication skills
• Working with agility + flexibility
• Teamwork + Collaboration

Responsibilities

• PR + Communications 

• • Act as the corporate press lead for editorial opportunities, awards, and lists, both for the 2K brand and our executives.

  • Manage the PR strategy for 2K Foundations, our social impact initiative.

  • Support employee-led speaking opportunities.

• Internal Communications

  • Craft interesting & compelling internal communications that keeps employees informed on company news and updates.

  • Support game launch communications by amplifying key beats to internal audiences. 

  • Contribute to monthly newsletters & bulletins, All Hands presentations and Town Halls.

• Event Management

  • Provide on the ground support for 2K Foundations events including panels, court renovations and camps. 

  • Support broader event planning efforts for 2K foundations, including:

    • Joining partner and production agency calls.

    • Managing talent logistics and coordination.

    • Tracking deliverables and timelines.

    • Help ensure seamless coordination between internal stakeholders and external agency partners.

• Owned Content 

  • Manage and oversee the editorial calendar for 2K’s owned channels, ensuring consistent, strategic storytelling aligned with key company priorities.

  • Develop content that celebrates our wins and promotes 2K as a best place to work for 2K’s LinkedIn page and our other channels.

  • Identify opportunities to spotlight employee stories, culture moments, and impact initiatives.

• Building and Developing Relationships

  • Work with external & internal partners align on key goals.

• At least 5 years of experience as an associate/ manager in marketing/PR position(s).
• Proven track record running a successful internal PR campaign across multiple global markets.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to create a results-driven, team environment.
• Pro-active. Passionate, creative and committed. Open minded and flexible.
• Exceptional communicator.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills.
• Strong Industry knowledge desirable, or other media industry e.g. TV & film.
• Interest and understanding of new marketing/communication trends.

Key Partners 

Internal Stakeholders 

• 2K Publishing’s ELT (Executive Leadership Team)
• FMT (Franchise Management Team)
• VP+
• Directors+
• Business Units (BU) + General Managers 
• Central Service teams + Central Service Leaders 
• Studios
• HR/People Team
• Brand Social
• Creator Team 

External Agency Partners

• FINN PR agency (media relations)
• Superconnector Studios marketing agency (2K Foundations)

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.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other tasks and duties may be assigned or reassigned as needed. 2K is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. In accordance with local laws, 2K provides a fair and competitive salary range for this role, determined based on experience, qualifications, and scope.
The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $48 and $71 per Hour. 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 employees in regular roles 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, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) 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.
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