Communications Lead - Infinity Ward at Blizzard Entertainment

Woodland Hills, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

143920.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Strategies, Community Engagement, Social Media, Influencer Engagement, Public Relations, Messaging, Cross-functional Partnership, Data Analysis, Player Insights, Issue Management, Spokesperson Training, Social Monitoring, Adaptability, Decision-Making, Collaboration, Gaming Industry Knowledge

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Job Title: Communications Lead - Infinity Ward Requisition ID: R025562 Job Description: Your Platform Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the Call of Duty® franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include: Call of Duty®: Ghosts, Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare and most recently, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare II. A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most passionate and talented development teams in the industry. We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment. We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with. Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at https://www.infinityward.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/InfinityWard/, and @InfinityWard on Twitter. Your Mission As a Lead Communication Manager you will help to connect, engage, and grow our global community of players. In this role, you’ll build deeper relationships with our fans worldwide, lead the development and execution of studio communication strategies, and drive community-focused initiatives in partnership with studio, publishing, and franchise teams. You’ll operate at both a strategic and tactical level, influencing messaging across digital, social, community, influencer, and public relations channels. We’re looking for a trusted advisor who understands the game development process, brings deep industry experience, and has a proven record across communications, social media, analytics, community management, and influencer engagement. Adaptability, clear decision-making, and the ability to collaborate across teams are essential. If you're passionate about gaming, driven by player-first thinking, and thrive in fast-paced environments, we want to hear from you. This role is based in our Woodland Hills office and follows an onsite work schedule of 5 days per week. Work arrangements may evolve to meet business needs. Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: Lead the development and execution of studio communication strategies, messaging, and public-facing narratives aligned with studio goals. Build and manage community engagement campaigns across digital and social platforms, bringing fresh, culturally relevant ideas that resonate with our players. Serve as a cross-functional partner across development, brand, marketing, player support, live operations, analytics, and publishing to ensure accurate and timely communications. Source, verify, and translate development information into clear and impactful messaging for product launches, live updates, patch notes, and community-facing materials. Collaborate on live game communications, issue management, community sentiment monitoring, and proactive player support initiatives. Support the creation of key messaging, FAQs, briefing materials, and spokesperson training. Leverage data, analytics, and player insights to inform and optimize communication efforts. Actively participate in social monitoring and community feedback processes to help shape studio awareness of player needs. Occasionally travel for key industry events, studio activities, and player community engagements. Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and work hours as needed during critical phases of game development and live operations. Player Profile Minimum Requirements: 8+ years of experience in gaming, entertainment, or technology communications; preferably within global or multi-market organizations. Proven record of building and executing effective communications and social media strategies. Experienced in leading cross-functional collaboration and building strong relationships across teams. Strong writing, messaging, and verbal communication skills. Expertise with social media platforms, creator/influencer programs, traditional press, and community management ecosystems. Ability to translate complex development updates into clear, player-facing messaging. Passion for data-driven decision making; expertise in social listening, monitoring, and analytics tools. Highly organized, solution-oriented, and able to work calmly under pressure. Deep knowledge of Call of Duty, Infinity Ward, and the gaming industry strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree in communications, media studies, journalism, or equivalent experience. Extra Points: Passion for gaming, lifestyle, and entertainment culture. Technical PC and networking knowledge a plus. Our World At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences. We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization. We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up. Ready to Activate Your Future? The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/. In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $77,760.00 - $143,920.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable. Activision Blizzard, Inc. is the world’s largest interactive entertainment company, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Skylanders®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™, and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! We’re proud to be recognized as one of FORTUNE’s "100 Best Companies To Work For®” for five consecutive years and have earned a spot on FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies,” and “Future 50” lists. Our 10,000+ global employees are some of the best and brightest talents across entertainment, media, and technology. 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Responsibilities

The Lead Communication Manager will be responsible for developing and executing studio communication strategies, messaging, and public-facing narratives aligned with studio goals. This role involves building community engagement campaigns and serving as a cross-functional partner to translate development information into clear, impactful player-facing communications.