Director, Communications

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October 20

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Fortis Games

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Fortis Games is a gaming company dedicated to creating meaningful and engaging video games. With an international, fully remote team, Fortis focuses on innovative game design as a competitive advantage. The company fosters collaboration over competition, seeking to build connections and inspire communities through their creative works. Fortis Games is committed to redefining industry standards by changing the conventional approach to teamwork, project development, and recruitment within the gaming industry.

201 - 500 employees

🎮 Gaming

📋 Description

• Define, build, and maintain a unified communications infrastructure that establishes a consistent voice and brand for Fortis across all internal and external audiences and channels • Provide strategic consultation and guidance to the Executive team, Game Directors, and other departments on high-impact communication strategies • Establish reporting standards and track key performance metrics (KPIs) for overall brand health and all communication campaigns to maximize results and report progress to leadership and game teams • Identify and implement new communication tools, frameworks, and brand channels to continuously improve the efficiency and reach of our messaging. • Establish standards, processes, and documentation (including Communication playbooks) to govern and scale all communication initiatives across Fortis • Build, lead, and nurture the growth of a team of Communication specialists and creative talent • Execute and govern all internal communication channels and content to ensure employees are informed, engaged, and aligned with company strategy, covering routine operational news, performance updates, culture-building initiatives, and critical organizational changes • Own and execute the communications strategy for large, company-wide events (i.e. All-Hands, Game Spotlights) in partnership with the Executive team. • Plan, edit, and write campaigns and content for various external channels across social media, content platforms (Twitch), Discord, and more • Work with game directors, community leads, and specialists to provide guidance and resources that ensure healthy, consistent communication with our player communities • Oversee and help coordinate the day-to-day social and content operations of the Community Development Team • Manage the relationship with the external PR agency, overseeing their efforts to shape and maintain Fortis’ brand perception across key industry, community, and talent markets

🎯 Requirements

• Previous experience in Communications, Public Relations, or Community Management, with a minimum of 3-5 years in a leadership role managing a team • Demonstrated experience in building and implementing a unified, global communications strategy for both internal (employee) and external (public/player) audiences • Proven ability to lead communications for high-impact, critical moments across both internal and external audiences, such as game launches, outages, and organizational changes • Prior experience working with and advising executive-level leadership on strategic messaging, high-visibility internal events (e.g., All-Hands), and external announcements • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey business strategies and complex topics to various audiences in compelling ways • A willingness to experiment and craft new ways of connecting with our internal and external communities • The ability to synthesize feedback from internal and external channels and refine strategies for ongoing development • A deep understanding of the relationship between the studio, game communities, and the platforms that drive those relationships • Knowledge of social media and content platforms is a must • An intense curiosity for AI/ML tooling to help drive operations and asset creation efficiency.

🏖️ Benefits

• We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community • We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth. • Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming.