Senior Policy Communications Manager, Roblox
UK/ Netherlands/ Belgium, Short Term
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Online gaming and entertainment platform
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Online gaming and entertainment platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect a billion people with optimism and civility.
Role
Who you are
- You are passionate about our mission, the community Roblox serves, and the policy issues Roblox needs to address
- You should have a good understanding of consumer technology/social media, online safety, content enforcement, privacy, and policy
- 10+ years of experience in communications, ideally including considerable experience in a technology company
- Proven-track record developing and implementing corporate communications plans aligning internal, external, and partner communications against business priorities
- Confirmed performance handling communications in crisis and critical situations, including crafting clear directives and follow-through
- Positive relationships with key journalists and influencers in tech, policy, and business press
- Experience as on the record spokesperson and communicator on complex topics, including policy or legal topics (ideally including broadcast interviews)
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Ideally, proficient language skills in at least one non-English language (German and/or French preferred)
What the job involves
- This is a one-year fixed-term contract reporting to the Sr. International Communications Director
- As a member of the Global Communications and Corporate Affairs team, you will help the company explain our approach to safety and platform policies – both proactively and reactively - to key stakeholders in markets across the EMEA region
- As the Roblox platform evolves – in functionality, demographics, and geographies – you will be responsible for explaining our Community Standards and other rules. Safety is foundational to the Roblox Platform and your work would have a special focus on highlighting work to foster safety and civility
- This work is particularly relevant as global events unfold – often on the Roblox platform – and new legislation/regulation is considered
- You will engage in face-to-face meetings with commentators and other opinion formers, develop print and web-based material supporting these campaigns, and counter misinformation that might interfere with our business and ability to serve our community
- Advise and collaborate with various teams, including product, public policy, legal, international expansion, and Trust & Safety to develop a comprehensive communications strategy that builds awareness on our safety efforts across key EMEA markets - with a particular focus on UK, Germany, France, Netherlands and Türkiye
- Successfully handle high-profile and fast-paced issues while remaining calm and demonstrating good judgment
- Apply your deep understanding of the media landscape and media relationships to build relationships and strategic recommendations that help drive and support business objectives
- Develop company positions on key issues as well as the strategy for reactive and proactive communications plans
- Provide recommendations and propose specific messages for potential changes in product policy
- Draft press releases, blogs, FAQs, and key messages
- Brief spokespeople and staff interviews
- Identify and proactively present stories to highlight Roblox’s decisions and efforts around trust, safety and civility
Our take
Online gaming may be a well-established space, but Roblox has distinguished itself as a leader by empowering its community to build, share, and profit from their own creations, turning game development into an accessible, rewarding ecosystem for millions of users.
In addition to standard games, the platform offers virtual worlds and other experiences to explore and interact with. Its platform provides an online ecosystem for millions to create, socialize, chat, and explore immersive experiences with friends. In fact, in the US its used by two-thirds of children aged 9 to 12.
While the platform does face scrutiny over users safety (particularly given its young audience) the company's efforts to strengthen parental controls and open dialogue through initiatives like its new Parents Council signal a growing commitment to addressing these challenges. At the same time, its financial performance and creator-focused investments underscore a business in very strong health. With record payouts to developers, an expanding older player base, and a platform that increasingly rewards creative talent, Roblox's trajectory remains one of innovation and impressive growth.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
25% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Jan 2021
$520m
SERIES H
Feb 2020
$150m
SERIES G
Total funding: $922.8m
Company HQ
South San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Leadership
David Baszucki
(Founder & CEO)Studied Electrical Engineering at Stanford before founding Knowledge Revolution in 1990, where they spent 9 years as CEO. They worked as VP of MSC.Software for 2 years, and started Roblox in 2005.
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