Communications Strategist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Communications Strategist (Gamedev): Expanding hirify.global’s earned media footprint across key global markets with an accent on building PR agency infrastructure and driving media attention for game moments. Focus on embedding games within pop culture and managing strategic relationships with media across consumer and entertainment verticals.

Location: Onsite in Helsinki or London; relocation is supported

Company

hirify.global is a global games company based in Helsinki, known for creating massive hits such as Clash of Clans and Brawl Stars.

What you will do

• Lead the expansion of hirify.global’s earned media footprint in target geographies including Germany, France, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, and Japan.
• Establish and manage global PR agency infrastructure, including selection, onboarding, and ongoing oversight.
• Collaborate with marketing teams across Helsinki, London, APAC, and the Americas to develop communications strategies.
• Drive earned media attention for key game moments, campaigns, partnerships, and launches.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with media contacts in consumer, games, and entertainment verticals.
• Provide long-term strategic communications support for live games and future opportunities.

Requirements

• Significant experience in a global communications role within entertainment or a senior agency position.
• Proven track record of leading external communications campaigns from strategy through execution.
• Deep understanding of earned media and how stories travel across different regions and audiences.
• Excellent English-language communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience managing external PR agencies and regional communications teams.
• Must be based in or able to relocate to Helsinki or London.

Nice to have

• Experience specifically within the games or broader entertainment industry.
• Proficiency in French, German, or Spanish languages.
• Existing media relationships in consumer, games, or pop culture verticals.
• Experience building communication strategies for multiple international markets.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture based on trust, autonomy, and independent cells.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on the employee as a human being.
• Full relocation support via a dedicated mobility team for employees and their families.
• Environment that encourages risk-taking and learning from failure.