Games Industry Communications Lead

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter subsidy

Stock ownership

Retirement plans

Vacation days

Parental leave

Mental health program

ERGs

Volunteer program

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Games Industry Communications Lead to shape the communications strategy for major product moments within the games ecosystem, with a focus on launches, partner announcements, and broader market visibility.

You will translate technical product news into compelling narratives for media, creators, streamers, and the wider industry audience, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align PR, social, and community efforts and deliver measurable impact.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of communications experience in the games industry or related fields.
• Established relationships with trade and consumer games media, creators, and streamers.
• Proven track record of successful product launches for B2B or consumer products.
• Experience independently managing a communications portfolio and setting strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end games communications strategy, including product launches and partner announcements.
• Build and maintain relationships with key media and creators in the games ecosystem.
• Lead communications for major product moments, from strategy to execution.
• Translate technical product news into engaging stories for the industry and players.
• Proactively identify and develop compelling stories from across the business.
• Coordinate cross-functional campaigns across PR, social, and community channels.
• Track and report on performance metrics to inform strategy.

Skills

Media relations

Game industry knowledge

Product launch experience

Portfolio management

Written & verbal communication

Confidentiality timelines

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Games Industry Communications Lead to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will shape the communications strategy for major product moments within the games ecosystem, with a focus on launches, partner announcements, and broader market visibility. You will translate technical product news into compelling narratives for media, creators, streamers, and the wider industry audience. The position also partners closely with cross-functional teams to align PR, social, and community efforts and deliver measurable impact.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $114,600 – $218,300 annually

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end games communications strategy, including product launches and partner announcements
• Build and maintain relationships with key media and creators in the games ecosystem
• Lead communications for major product moments, from strategy to execution
• Translate technical product news into engaging stories for the industry and players
• Proactively identify and develop compelling stories from across the business
• Coordinate cross-functional campaigns across PR, social, and community channels
• Track and report on performance metrics to inform strategy

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of communications experience in the games industry or related fields
• Established relationships with trade and consumer games media, creators, and streamers
• Deep understanding of the games business, including platforms and monetization
• Proven track record of successful product launches for B2B or consumer products
• Experience independently managing a communications portfolio and setting strategic direction
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, adaptable to various formats
• Ability to handle confidential information and sensitive timelines

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance
• Commute subsidy
• Employee stock ownership
• Competitive retirement/pension plans
• Generous vacation and personal days
• Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs
• Office food snacks
• Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support
• Employee Resource Groups
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Training and development programs
• Volunteering and donation matching program