Communications Director

Cary, NC (On-site)

$175K/yr – $256K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own high-stakes corporate comms for Epic across policy and rapid response while shaping global product storytelling for Fortnite and Rocket League.

  • Own rapid-response communications and issue management with cross-functional teams and leadership visibility.
  • Build global, proactive programs with media, analysts, and key voices to influence policy and public perception.
  • Lead storytelling around product moments and regulatory developments to protect, inform, and guide players and stakeholders.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create proactive and reactive corporate communications strategies on policy, regulatory matters, legal developments, and safety
  • Work with cross-functional teams to develop proactive product storytelling opportunities around Fortnite and Rocket League
  • Be part of the team that manages Epic’s rapid response efforts, working in fast-paced and high stakes environments to address issues with players, consumers, and policy makers
  • Establish and maintain relationships with journalists, analysts, and influential voices globally across gaming, technology, and business sectors

Requirements

  • 10+ years of of experience in communications or public relations, preferably a mix of in-house and agency and/or political organizations
  • Experience building and executing global and creative communications programs
  • Experience leading on communications for high stakes, rapid response matters and using social media monitoring tools to inform strategies
  • Experience driving communications and advocacy strategies around complex issues
  • Experience managing global agency partners
  • A proactive problem solver, with strong instincts for when to escalate issues and work with leadership
  • Proven track record of delivering results and working well in dynamic environments
  • Someone with excellent writing and verbal communication skills

Epic Games

3.7 Glassdoor

Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content. Epic has over 40 offices worldwide with headquarters in Cary, North Carolina.

Founded in 1991
Cary, North Carolina, USA
12K employees (3,252 in marketing)
65% recommend to a friend
66% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
61.8M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$25
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.1%
Direct
53.3%
Referral
8.8%
Social
0.8%
Paid
0.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~11.7K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
759 (6% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$7.9B
Last Raise
Series Unknown, 1 years ago

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