Director of Communications, APAC

2K; Singapore; Remote; SGD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Roblox is looking for a Director of Communications to oversee communications for the APAC region. This senior role involves developing strategic communications programs, managing media outreach, and serving as a spokesperson, requiring extensive experience in consumer technology and public communication.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in communications, especially in consumer technology.
• Proven success in proactive communications campaigns across various markets.
• Experience managing communications in fast-paced and crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute communications campaigns in APAC markets.
• Manage APAC press office, including crisis and issues management.
• Act as a spokesperson for Roblox in media and events.

Skills

Strategic communication

Media relationships

Crisis management

Public speaking

Creative ideas

Job description

Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators.

At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there.

A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.

Roblox is seeking a Director of Communications to manage consumer and corporate communications for the platform across the APAC region.

As a member of the Global Communications and Corporate Affairs team, you will build and lead strategic communications programs in multiple APAC markets. You will execute localized communications campaigns through earned media channels aimed at influencing a wide variety of audiences - from Gen Z consumers, to the local creator/developer community, to local brands, to parents - showcasing the breadth of user-generated virtual experiences on Roblox, the role of developers & creators in the growing virtual economy on the platform, and the company’s commitment to safety and civility.

You have a strong understanding of the media and cultural landscape across a number of APAC markets, a track record of developing strategic initiatives and creative ideas that delivered impactful media coverage results, and experience as a public-facing company spokesperson. You are passionate about our mission, the community Roblox serves, and you should have an excellent understanding of consumer technology, social media, and entertainment industries. Knowledge and passion for immersive 3D technology and user-generated content is preferred.

This position reports into the Sr. International Communications Director and is based in either Singapore, South Korea or Japan (remote working).

The role requires fluent language skills in English. Additional language skills in Korean or Japanese are a plus.

You Will:

• Build, lead and execute compelling communications campaigns in APAC markets - particularly South Korea, Japan and SE Asia - in support of business objectives, and in partnership with communications 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 APAC - including, but not exclusive to, the company’s Marcomms, Market Expansion, Public Policy, Civility, Brand Partnerships and Developer Relations functions
• Manage APAC press office, including crisis and issues management as needed
• Act as a public-facing spokesperson for Roblox in media interviews and at APAC events and conferences
• Bring fresh ideas and a creative approach to deliver measurable, attributable results
• Brief spokespeople and staff C-suite interviews.

You Have:

• 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 language skills in English. Additional language skills in Korean or Japanese are a plus.
• 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
• Experience and confidence acting as a public-facing spokesperson in media interviews, including broadcast interviews (experience as a speaker at major events and conferences a plus)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Roles that are based in our San Mateo, CA Headquarters are in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional in-office on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).

Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations for all candidates during the interview process.