Communications Director

At the core of Epics success are talented passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative welcoming and creative environment. Whether its building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences were always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. Were constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

The Epic Communications team advances the companys narrative and represents Epic products and the company vision to external and internal audiences globally. We create positive relationships and engagement strategies with a wide range of audiences including media investors influencers and policymakers.

Epic is looking for an experienced communications professional to join our communications this role you will lead proactive reactive and crisis management communications workstreams to shape and manage public press and player reputation globally. You will partner closely with the internal stakeholders including marketing public policy legal engineering and product teams.

• 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 Epics 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

• 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

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical Dental a Vision HRA Long Term Disability Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years weve been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epics award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity interactive experiences for PC console mobile and VR it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment automotive and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e. a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.