Communications Manager, India

Overview

Manage consumer and corporate communications for Roblox in India, building and leading localized strategic communications programs as part of the APAC Communications team.

What you'll do

• Build, lead and execute compelling communications campaigns in India in support of business objectives, in partnership with local agencies
• Use your understanding of the media landscape and media relationships to build strategic recommendations and scalable communications programs that help drive business objectives
• Handle high-profile and fast-paced business issues calmly and with good judgment
• Lead local market media outreach in support of global communications campaigns and announcements, including content launches, product launches, and executive profiling
• Develop company positions on key regional issues and the strategy for reactive and proactive communications plans
• Work with business functions, including Marcomms, Public Policy, Civility, Brand Partnerships and Developer Relations, and the regional GM, to support their communications objectives in the market
• Manage the India press office, including crisis and issues management and social editorial skills as needed
• Ensure visibility for other spokespeople in the market
• Bring fresh ideas and a creative approach to deliver measurable, attributable results
• Create messaging, brief spokespeople and staff senior executive interviews
• Work closely with the APAC Communications head, the International communications team and other global colleagues

What you'll need

• At least 15+ years of experience in communications
• Ideally significant experience in a consumer technology company (preferably at a global public company in the entertainment, media or gaming space)
• Fluent English language skills
• Fluent Hindi language skills
• Proven experience in a fast-paced environment
• Proven track record developing and implementing strategic communications plans, aligning internal, external and partner communications against business priorities
• Proven success developing and delivering impactful proactive communications campaigns across multiple markets
• Experience supporting a variety of in-house business functions and serving their communications needs
• Experience managing multiple communication agencies in an in-house communications role
• Confirmed performance handling communications in crisis and critical situations, including crafting clear directives and follow-through
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Nice to have

• Understanding of any other Indian languages
• Knowledge and passion for gaming, AI, immersive 3D technology and user-generated content

Details

• Location: Gurugram (Gurgaon) preferred; open to candidates across India
• Reports to the Head of Communications, APAC, based in Singapore
• Onsite Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted)