Sr Manager, Employee Communications (Contract) at Playstation

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United States, San Mateo, CA

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

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Senior Manager, Internal Communications (Contract) - 6-month assignment
San Mateo, CA (collab) - requires onsite work*

The Internal Communications team’s goals are to engage and advise our PlayStation employees globally and to create a flawless internal employee experience that’s on par with our external brand. Historically a lean team, we’re now expanding to deliver against a more ambitious global internal communications strategy.

With a particular focus on high quality, tone, and measurement, you’ll be part of a team that aims to reach the right employees at the right time, using the most engaging content on the most effective channels.

The Senior Internal Communications Manager role will report to the Director, Global Internal Communications and work alongside the wider team to develop and deliver PlayStation’s internal communications strategy.

What you'll be doing:

With the support of the Director, Global Internal Communications work across all key communication channels and campaigns
Oversee the management of our internal communication channels and platforms, including email, newsletters, and intranet, and work with the team on developing the strategy for new channels and platforms
Generate high quality content that is relevant, easy to understand, and playful
Develop and implement internal communication strategy, plans and campaigns (both regional and global)
Accountability and responsibility for internal communications in the Americas
Own People Team communications for employee life-cycle moments
Coordinate ad hoc organizational announcements (both regional and global)
Management of audience targeting including distribution lists
Advise partners and departments across the business on the best internal communications approach, to help them achieve their goals in respect to what employees think, feel and do
Strategic measurement: Analyze the effectiveness of channels to improve employee communications and provide insights on the most effective ways to reach employees
Crisis and incident communications
Budget management
Support with internal events management (in partnership with our Events Lead)

What we're looking for:

A creative candidate with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Adaptable writing style with ability to switch tone of voice as appropriate
Creative skills including Photoshop, graphic manipulation and creation, basic video editing skills, basic HTML
Content Management System experience
Good interpersonal skills and able to build positive partner relationships, enabling effective collaboration
Resilient and bold to ensure initiatives achieve their full benefit
Adaptable attitude with the ability to think quickly as situations change / demands alter
Eye for business – deep insight and a thorough understanding of the business environment/industry in which the business operates
Strategic mindset; proven track record of delivery
6+ years’ experience in internal communications, preferably within the technology or entertainment industries
BA in communications, journalism, PR, marketing or languages is an advantage, though other degrees are acceptable
Experience working in a fast paced, high-profile environment and organizations

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The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.

$75—$113 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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