Senior Manager, Communications, Call of Duty, EMEA

Overview

Senior Manager, Communications, Call of Duty, EMEA. Location: Office based (Soho, London) and hybrid work from home. Reports to: Communications Director, EMEA. Department: Communications, Activision. Role: lead strategic public relations and communications initiatives across the EMEA region for Activision, including the Call of Duty franchise. Work with communications leadership to drive planning across narrative development, media engagement, crisis response, and cross-functional alignment to ensure brand consistency and impact across diverse markets.Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of regional communications strategies and plans aligned with global brand, commercial and communication goals.Establish PR and Creator communication strategies for each game release, including gaming specialist, lifestyle and broadcast mainstream media and consumer-focused campaigns.Collaborate with global HQ, working closely with functional leads and teams to ensure PR plans are well integrated into an overall go-to-market strategy.Support Territory Communications teams to deliver local market success through local communications.Campaign and Event Management.Oversee major product reveals and experiential activations.Crisis and Issues Management, aligning messaging with global communications leadership.Coordinate with Microsoft and Xbox teams on joint communications.Reporting and Insights - Use measurement tools to evaluate campaign success and deliver reports to internal stakeholders.Assist with financial planning, budget tracking and demonstrating return on investment.Engage with key media, partners, and creators, where needed to support communications delivery.Day to day contact and liaison with incumbent agency network.Qualifications and Skills

A Degree level Education (preferred) relevant to the experience required for the role.Extensive Experience in Communications Management with Press and Creators, ideally for an Entertainment brand.Excellent spoken and written skills in English (other European languages an advantage).Ability to prioritize work and manage deadlines in a timely manner.Awareness of business planning and consumer orientation (targeting, segmentation, media trends).Financial savvy (budgeting, ROI-oriented prioritization).Clear self-motivation with a history of exceeding high-performance standards.Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.A willingness to travel should be required in role.Confidence, initiative, and approachability, consistently fostering team collaboration; ambition, determination, and the ability to work independently when necessary, with a positive attitude.Expertise in media relations, crisis management, and cross-cultural communications.Strong understanding of the EMEA media landscape and influencer ecosystem.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.Location and Benefits

Office based in Soho, London with hybrid work from home; access to local amenities and on-site facilities. Our team benefits and initiatives apply as part of Activision Blizzard’s broader offering.Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. If you require accommodation to apply, please email ..... full job details .....