Associate Communications Manager

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Austin, TX, USA
Hybrid
Gaming
The Role

Level Up Your Career with Zynga!

At Zynga, we bring people together through the power of play. As a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take-Two Interactive, our games have been downloaded over 6 billion times—connecting players in 175+ countries through fun, strategy, and a little friendly competition.

From thrilling casino spins to epic strategy battles, mind-bending puzzles, and social word challenges, our diverse game portfolio has something for everyone. Fan-favorites and latest hits include FarmVille™, Words With Friends™, Zynga Poker™, Game of Thrones Slots Casino™, Wizard of Oz Slots™, Hit it Rich! Slots™, Wonka Slots™, Top Eleven™, Toon Blast™, Empires & Puzzles™, Merge Dragons!™, CSR Racing™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, Match Factory™, and Color Block Jam™—plus many more!

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California, our teams span North America, Europe, and Asia, working together to craft unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether you're spinning, strategizing, matching, or competing, Zynga is where fun meets innovation—and where you can take your career to the next level.

Join us and be part of the play!

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Associate Communications Manager to join our award-winning communications team and support day-to-day public relations activities. This role is perfect for a communications professional looking to grow their career while contributing to impactful PR campaigns and media initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Media Relations: Build and maintain relationships with journalists, bloggers, and industry influencers; respond to media inquiries and coordinate interviews

  • Media Calendar Management: Develop and maintain comprehensive media calendars, tracking key industry events, product launches, and campaign timelines

  • Content Creation: Write compelling press releases, media alerts, pitch letters, and other materials

  • Content Review: Copyedit and proofread communications materials to ensure accuracy, brand consistency, and editorial excellence

  • Campaign Support: Assist in the planning and execution of PR campaigns and product launches

  • Media Monitoring: Track media coverage and compile reports on brand mentions and campaign performance

  • Celebrity & Brand Campaigns: Assist with researching, developing, and executing brand partnerships and celebrity campaigns

  • Administrative Support: Maintain media databases, contact lists, and PR measurement tools

Required Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

  • Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience in public relations, communications, or related field

Skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities

  • Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail

  • Working collaboratively across multiple disciplines

  • Proven ability to multitask and manage competing priorities

  • Creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities

  • Self-motivated with a drive to exceed expectations

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in gaming, entertainment, and/or technology industries

  • Experience in entertainment, celebrities, and brand partnerships

  • Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communications

  • Knowledge of media landscape and industry trends

  • Experience with PR measurement and analytics tools

What We Offer You

Zynga offers a world-class benefits package that helps support and balance the needs of our teams. To find out more about our benefits, visit the Zynga Benefits site
Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization.  Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at [email protected] to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.

Please be aware that Zynga does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others.  Zynga also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel.  Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scamp or phishing attack, and you should not engage.  Zynga’s  in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a zynga.com, take2games.com, naturalmotion.com, smallgiantgames.com, themavens.com, gram.gs email domain).  

Zynga Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is positioned as comprehensive, featuring medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an EAP, and wellness programs as core offerings. Employer-paid premiums for employees and support for dependents are emphasized to keep costs manageable.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is described as generous and inclusive for all new parents, complemented by fertility support, adoption assistance, and emergency childcare. Additional partnerships and programs reinforce family-building and return-to-work support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is characterized by flexible or “unlimited” PTO/DTO alongside paid holidays and sick leave. This breadth of time-off options is highlighted as a core element of the package.

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HQ: San Mateo, California
2,449 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

Zynga was founded in 2007 with the vision that play would become one of the core activities on the Internet. We pioneered social games with the belief that if we could make games simple, accessible and social the world would start playing. We are excited that games have grown to become the second most popular activity by time spent, even surpassing email. But we have a lot of hard work, innovation and growth ahead of us to create a future where social gaming is a daily habit for everyone.

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