Senior Director, Global Communications (Gaming)

Location: San Mateo, California, United States; hybrid, with in-office attendance 1–2 days per week.

Salary: $256,700–$385,100 USD base pay per year, with potential bonus eligibility.

Company

hirify.global is the gaming and entertainment brand of Sony Interactive Entertainment, delivering hardware, network services, games, studios, and entertainment experiences to more than 100 million people.

What you will do

• Advise the VP of Global Communications on strategy, priorities, resource allocation, organizational planning, and high-priority communications decisions.
• Lead the day-to-day operation of the global software communications team and drive planning, prioritization, accountability, measurement, and continuous improvement.
• Develop integrated communications programs and narratives for hirify.global products, games, studios, creators, hardware, services, and corporate priorities.
• Provide senior counsel during launches, business milestones, partnerships, reputational issues, emerging risks, and other fast-moving situations.
• Set the direction for hirify.global’s global media bureau, build senior relationships with journalists and cultural voices, and act as a spokesperson when needed.
• Oversee communications tools and platforms, including responsible AI adoption to improve efficiency, insights, and output quality.

Requirements

• 18+ years of communications experience, including significant senior leadership experience.
• Experience leading large, global, matrixed communications teams in complex, fast-paced organizations.
• Success building high-performing teams through operational excellence, talent development, and organizational change.
• Strong track record leading communications for major product, software, or entertainment launches.
• Significant experience managing sensitive issues, reputational challenges, and high-profile communications situations.
• Deep relationships with top-tier media and the ability to engage credibly with senior journalists and industry influencers.
• Experience advising executive stakeholders, managing budgets and agencies, and coordinating complex cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to operate with strategic vision and operational discipline, with excellent judgment, executive presence, and senior-level influence.
• Familiarity with digital tools, analytics, emerging technologies, and AI applications in communications.

Nice to have

• Experience working closely with entertainment properties, creative teams, or game studios.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working policy with regular office attendance in San Mateo.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program, and employee discounts on Sony products.
• Potential eligibility for a bonus package.
• Inclusive, equal-opportunity, and fair-chance employment environment.