Communications Specialist

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San Francisco, CA, USA
In-Office
85K-92K Annually
Entry level
Gaming
The Role
Supports U.S. communications campaigns for Ubisoft games, including announcements, launches, live-service updates, and events. Builds gaming media relationships, conducts outreach, coordinates press events, develops story opportunities, tracks coverage and sentiment, and prepares campaign reporting. The role also manages communications calendars, agency workflows, budgets, contracts, vendors, and administrative processes while collaborating with global communications, marketing, social, community, creator, and agency partners.
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Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

Job Description

The US Communications Specialist will help develop and execute communications programs that build awareness and excitement for Ubisoft games, brands, and initiatives across the U.S. market. Working closely with the US Communications team, Global Communications teams, external agencies, and cross-functional partners, the US Communications Specialist will support multiple campaigns across Ubisoft’s portfolio, from major announcements and launches to previews, live-service updates, and industry events. This role leverages knowledge across the video game industry and gaming media landscape, with hands-on communications and/or PR experience to speak to others about Ubisoft games, identify compelling stories, build media relationships, and keep complex campaigns organized and moving.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Campaign Support

  • Develop and execute U.S. communications plans for Ubisoft games across announcements, previews, launches, live-service updates and other key moments.
  • Manage day-to-day communications workstreams for assigned titles with guidance from senior team members.
  • Understand each game, its audience and competitive landscape to identify the most relevant stories and media opportunities.
  • Coordinate campaign activity with global communications teams, marketing, social, community, creator and other cross-functional partners.

Relationship Building

  • Develop and maintain relationships with gaming media, along with relevant contacts across technology, entertainment, lifestyle and mainstream media.
  • Conduct proactive outreach to secure coverage, interviews, previews, reviews and other editorial opportunities.
  • Understand the interests, audiences and coverage priorities of key gaming outlets and journalists.
  • Identify emerging publications, independent media, podcasts, creators and other voices influencing gaming audiences.
  • Maintain accurate media lists and track outreach, feedback and opportunities.

Event Management

  • Coordinate press participation in virtual and in-person previews, industry events, studio visits and other media experiences.
  • Manage invitations, RSVPs, scheduling, assets, briefing materials and event logistics.
  • Staff media events and support Ubisoft spokespeople and attending journalists.
  • Stay current on major gaming events, industry moments and editorial calendars that could create opportunities for Ubisoft.

Compelling Stories

  • Proactively identify media opportunities, story ideas and campaign needs, bringing recommendations to the team rather than waiting for direction.
  • Monitor gaming news, industry trends, player conversations and broader cultural moments to identify opportunities for Ubisoft titles.
  • Help develop story angles that resonate with both core gaming audiences and audiences beyond traditional games media.
  • Bring informed ideas and recommendations to the team based on knowledge of games, competitors and the broader industry.
  • Work with agency partners to develop and execute creative communications programs.

Reporting and Insights

  • Track coverage, sentiment and campaign results across assigned projects.
  • Help prepare campaign recaps, leadership updates and regular reporting.
  • Surface important media feedback, emerging narratives and potential issues.
  • Use communications tools and technologies to improve research, media targeting, reporting and team efficiency.

Operations & Administration

  • Manage communications calendars, trackers, distribution lists, campaign documents and other team operational needs.
  • Support purchase orders, contracts, vendor setup, agency onboarding, scopes of work and related administrative processes.
  • Help manage agency workflows, budgets, deliverables and timelines, ensuring key processes stay organized and move forward on time.

Qualifications

This position will be part of multiple cross-functional projects, working across US and Global Communications Teams and External Agencies.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Intellectual

  • Design
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Technical Skills

Interpersonal

  • Customer Service
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
  • Teamwork

Organization

  • Business Acumen
  • Cost Consciousness
  • Diversity
  • Ethics

Self-Management

  • Judgment
  • Planning/Organizing
  • Professionalism
  • Quality
  • Adaptability
  • Dependability
  • Initiative
  • Innovation

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The San Francisco base salary range for this full-time position is $85,000 - $92,000. The Compensation details reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, stock options, or benefits. 

Skills Required

  • Knowledge of the video game industry and gaming media landscape
  • Hands-on communications and/or public relations experience
  • Ability to develop and execute communications plans and campaigns
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with gaming, technology, entertainment, lifestyle, and mainstream media
  • Ability to conduct proactive media outreach and secure coverage, interviews, previews, reviews, and editorial opportunities
  • Ability to coordinate virtual and in-person press events, including invitations, scheduling, briefing materials, and logistics
  • Strong project management, planning, organization, and technical skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Business acumen, cost consciousness, professionalism, judgment, adaptability, initiative, and dependability

Ubisoft Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ubisoft and has not been reviewed or approved by Ubisoft.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage in the U.S. includes medical, dental, and vision options with HSA funding to cover the deductible, plus access to One Medical and a mental‑health program. Several studios also provide telemedicine and, in some regions, on‑site clinic services.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid vacation, holidays, wellness time, volunteer PTO, and a sabbatical available after five years in the U.S. Canadian studios highlight six weeks of vacation and additional local days tied to occasions or seasonal reduced hours.
  • Parental & Family Support — Enhanced parental leave with salary top‑ups is emphasized in multiple regions, including Canada. In the U.S., a travel‑expense program supports access to reproductive healthcare when services are out of state.

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HQ: Montreuil
21,450 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

Ubisoft’s 20,000 team members, working across more than 40 locations around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent has brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves.

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