Vice President, Global PR & Communications

Rockville, MD (On-site)

$250K/yr – $375K/yrSenior Level15+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead global Bethesda PR and communications strategy, building a high-impact, matrixed organization to protect brand, advise executives, and coordinate cross-portfolio campaigns.

  • Own global PR strategy and executive communications for Bethesda, portfolio games, and senior leaders
  • Must-have: 15+ years in global PR with senior leadership and matrixed organizations
  • Standout: Experience scaling a global PR team and guiding agency partners across multiple markets

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Set and lead global narrative, PR, and communications strategy for the Bethesda brand, portfolio of games, and senior leaders
  • Translate company and leadership strategy into durable communications frameworks executed globally
  • Lead internal communications in partnership with executive leadership and internal comms partners
  • Own brand reputation management, including crisis, labor, and proactive reputation communications
  • Serve as a trusted communications advisor to executives for media moments and high-visibility events
  • Partner cross-functionally with Publishing, Development, Marketing, and Xbox stakeholders
  • Build, lead, and scale a global PR organization focused on impact, clarity, and accountability
  • Oversee AAA communications campaigns across multiple titles and global markets
  • Direct PR planning aligned with Marketing, Community, Events, and Xbox strategies
  • Lead annual planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and agency partnerships

Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in public relations and communications, including senior leadership roles within a global, matrixed organization
  • 7+ years leading and developing global PR teams with direct people management responsibility
  • Proven success leading large scale, global communications strategies across multiple brands or products, with direct experience advising senior executives
  • Trade show and product demonstration leadership in partnership with Global Marketing, including narrative, demos, and staffing
  • Demonstrated ownership of global, multi-brand or multi-product communications strategies, including executive counsel, cross org influence and reputation management
  • In depth expertise leading large-scale communications campaigns, including agency oversight and budget responsibility

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
  • Experience in the video game, entertainment, media, or technology industries
  • Established global media relationships across mainstream and digital platforms
  • Exec level writing skills and the ability to articulate concepts, messages and strategies
  • Familiarity with Bethesda franchises and player communities

Benefits

  • healthcare benefits
  • a 401(k) plan and company match
  • short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • basic life insurance
  • wellbeing benefits
  • paid vacation time
  • paid sick and mental health time
  • several paid holidays, among others.