Senior Manager, Global Strategic Communications

2K•Novato, CA

2d•$48 - $71•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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