New 
Communications Manager, Xbox
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Aug 05, 2025 | |
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OverviewAt team Xbox, we're on a mission to bring the joy and community of gaming to everyone on the planet. We're looking for a Communications Manager, Xbox to lead communications for the Minecraft games portfolio - everything from our base game and marketplace to new games and trust and safety. In this role, you will craft global plans that influence players through impactful storytelling across earned and owned channels. We are looking for someone with experience successfully launching games and/or supporting live service games. You will have a proven track record for working across multiple workstreams simultaneously, so the ability to support different stakeholders and drive alignment will be key. Having relationships with gaming, technology, and consumer press as well as gaming content creators/influencers will be valuable. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positivelyimpactour culture every day.
ResponsibilitiesLead storytelling for the Minecraft games ecosystem.Drive communications strategy and execution for announcing, launching, and providing post-launch support for Minecraft games and updates.Provide strategic counsel and guidance to executives, marketing, developers, and other cross-functional teams to shape strategy, drive alignment around priorities, and manage issues.Help manage agency of record as integral members of our extended team.Help protect the Microsoft, Xbox, and Minecraft brands by identifying and mitigating reputation risk.Embody our Culture and Values | |