Director Executive & Corporate Communications

Leads employee and external communications for the Enterprise functions, including the Chief Operating Officer, People, Finance, and Legal. It shapes the business narrative and develops an integrated communications strategy aligned with clear business objectives and audiences across the Enterprise functions. The position partners closely with C-suite, executive leaders, and cross-functional partners to translate business unit priorities into clear, compelling communications that build credibility, confidence, and understanding of the long-term strategy.

• Develop and lead a comprehensive employee and external communications strategy that supports the executive's mission, business goals, and team positioning, turning business strategy into clear, compelling narratives that define the market opportunity.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief Operating Officer, People, Finance, and Legal executives on communications opportunities, risks, and messaging, in close partnership with the Senior Director of Corporate Communications.
• Own end-to-end storytelling for the business unit, from positioning to execution across channels such as speaking, thought leadership, social media, and employee communications.
• Partner closely with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and product teams to shape messaging and public positioning.
• Manage media relations and executive visibility and thought leadership opportunities for Enterprise functions executives, responding quickly and decisively in fast-moving situations.
• Build strong relationships with media, industry influencers, and key internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee employee communications strategy, tactics, and channels for the COO, People, Legal, and Finance business units to ensure employees are informed, engaged, and aligned with strategy and values.
• Provide employee communications guidance and alignment to Enterprise functions leadership.
• Direct high-impact presentations for executive and business unit meetings, Global Town Halls, and external speaking opportunities, translating complex concepts into clear, visually engaging narratives.
• Travel as required to accompany the executive for key appearances.

• 14+ years of experience in executive communications, corporate communications, public relations, media relations, employee communications, or related fields.
• Significant experience advising C-suite executives or senior leaders on communications strategy, messaging, media engagement, and thought leadership.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across executive, corporate, media, employee, and social formats.
• Proven ability to translate or distil complex business, technology, product, or cultural topics into clear, compelling, accessible narratives.
• Deep experience developing executive thought leadership and external visibility programmes.
• Strong understanding of business, technology, entertainment, gaming, media, and cultural trends.
• Demonstrated experience with media relations, spokesperson preparation, issues management, and high-stakes communications.
• Sharp judgment, discretion, and executive presence, especially in ambiguous or sensitive situations.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships across functions.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, fast-moving environment.
• Comfortable operating strategically and hands-on, from shaping narrative architecture to drafting final copy.
• Experience using visual, social, video, and presentation formats to bring executive storytelling to life.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience managing teams.
• Sharp strategic advisor and experienced communications leader who can operate across executive positioning, media relations, thought leadership, and employee communications.

• Advanced degree in a related field is a plus.

• Based in Redwood City, California.
• Hybrid role with 3 days per week in office.

• Pay offered will be determined based on relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).
• If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits.
• Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.
• Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and long-term cash programmes.

• Benefits are offered to regular full-time employees in the US.
• Paid time off (3 weeks per year to start)
• 80 hours per year of sick time
• 16 paid company holidays per year
• 10 weeks paid time off to bond with your new child
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)

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