Communication Manager

Ubisoft Entertainment; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Guildford is seeking a Communications Manager to manage press and media relations. The role involves developing strategies to enhance visibility and engagement while coordinating events and managing communications. Ideal candidates should have proven PR experience, particularly in the entertainment sector, and strong relationship-building skills.

Benefits

Personal performance bonus

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Pension

Discount on video games

Access to back catalogue on PC

25 days of holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PR/Communications, especially in videogames or entertainment.
• Solid track record of developing and executing PR plans.
• Ability to execute creative tactics.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with press, media, and local organizations.
• Drive local coverage and engagement strategies.
• Coordinate impactful events for press outlets.

Skills

PR/Communications experience

Analytical thinking

Relationship management

Strong written and verbal skills

Knowledge of UK market

Job description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

Job Description

The mission of the Communications Manager is to manage earned relationships with press, media, and relevant local organisations. The Communications Manager will drive local coverage across specialist, entertainment, mainstream, and corporate press with awareness and engagement strategies and consideration depending on the target audience. The local Communication team will be responsible for working alongside the central communication teams to deploy and implement the global brand communication strategies adapting them for their specific territory. Utilising a “player-centric” mentality and using their knowledge of videogames, entertainment and pop culture, Communications Managers secure unique coverage with a focus on storytelling aiming to drive awareness, engagement, and growth of Ubisoft’s player base. Working closely with the Communications Director, the Communications Manager will also drive Ubisoft’s corporate initiatives and agenda using proactive and reactive initiatives that will reinforce the overall Ubisoft mission. They will also support the organisation of events, applying both remote and in-person experiences as applicable, including reveals, pre-briefs, preview events, hands-on opportunities & consumer shows as applicable. The local Communications Manager will collaborate with local, regional and central teams providing insights and best practices to enrich the Ubisoft Communication ecosystem.

In this role, you will:

• Illustrate a keen understanding of the UK media landscape, and drive innovation and engagement within the local communications approach.
• Develop and maintain Ubisoft’s relationships with key local press, and can leverage these to identify, negotiate and maximise opportunities to showcase key products, as well as managing and improving Ubisoft’s overall visibility and favourability in these channels.
• Demonstrate efficiency across communications plans and illustrates ROI for all campaign elements, through clearly identified measurement criteria, prudent budgetary management, and thorough analysis.
• Develop close working relationships with the central communications team, to ensure clear communication and alignment, and act as the local point of contact for execution of central PR plans, while providing input and direction.
• Coordinate and support impactful events, trips and exhibitions – virtually and in-person – that work for press outlets and deliver stand‑out results, including press trips to Ubisoft’s global network of development studios, and external events and consumer shows.
• Manage and organizes delivery of all press materials and messaging across allocated products, including media alerts, press kits, and other collateral.
• Localise content and press materials
• Reporting of performance and results/analysis to central Global Publishing teams
• Keep abreast of external best practices and trends to recommend solutions and tools that support the communications network.

Your main KPIs will be the following :

• Global Financial Year objectives as set out by the business, as well as personal objectives to be defined in collaboration with your manager
• Reporting and Analysis with a focus on Metrics that include Sentiment, Key-messaging and Engagement (Share of Voice, etc.)
• Events ROI (Preview coverage, positive engagement, etc.)
• Relationship Management (including identifying new media contacts and)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PR/Communications, ideally including experience within the videogames or entertainment sectors.
• Solid track record of developing and executing PR plans and strategies.
• Demonstrate analytical and strategic thought in planning, as well as the ability to execute creative tactics.
• Skilled at fostering relationships with press, and familiar with the latest trends within the media landscape.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, presentation and interpersonal skills, and an eye for detail.
• Capacity to represent Ubisoft with external partners.
• Strong knowledge of the UK market

Additional Information

We embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities, while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance. Please note that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid working.

With Ubisoft CRC, you will receive a competitive salary along with:

• Personal performance bonus
• Private Health Insurance (including eye care and dental)
• Life Assurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Pension
• Significant discount on the world’s best video games
• Access to Ubisoft's back catalogue on PC
• 25days of holiday

Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our players’ community.