Skybound Entertainment
Director, Corporate Communications & Franchise Strategy (Los Angeles)
Skybound Entertainment, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Who We Are
We are Skybound. We love creators. We love fans. We love thrilling games, indelible images and moving stories. Our roots are in comics, but our brands extend to video games, television, movies, merchandise, and live experiences. We take special pride in original tales, fresh characters, and diverse voices.
From well-known franchises to freshly-minted originals, we offer the chance to join brilliant creators shaping a new generation of entertainment in a concentrated, agile environment where every perspective matters, and any idea can create a breakthrough.
Opportunity
The
Director, Corporate Communications & Franchise Strategy
will be responsible for leading external-facing communication efforts across two key functions:
corporate storytelling and investor relations .
Reporting to the
CEO,
this role will serve as a strategic communicator
managing relationships with the investment community, media, and other key stakeholders while crafting compelling, consistent messaging aligned with our brand, financial performance, and long-term vision. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role ideal for a confident communicator who thrives at the intersection of finance, storytelling, and brand strategy.
Reports:
CEO
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Corporate Communications Lead corporate messaging across earned media, social platforms, web, and company announcements. Manage executive communications
including speeches, media interviews, talking points, and thought leadership opportunities. Collaborate with all teams to ensure brand voice and narrative are aligned across all platforms. Support internal communications and employee engagement campaigns, partnering closely with HR and leadership.
Investor Relations
Develop and execute the investor relations strategy in alignment with the CEO and executive team. Build and manage relationships with current and prospective investors, analysts, and financial media. Prepare investor-facing materials such as earnings communications, investor decks, fact sheets, and FAQs. Coordinate investor meetings and events. Monitor market trends, industry news, and competitor activity to inform internal leadership and shape IR strategy. Drive consistent, compelling investor communications across all platforms to enhance transparency, reinforce company value, and engage new investment audiences.
Strategic Projects & Cross-functional Work
Contribute to major company initiatives such as M&A communications, board prep, and crisis response. Serve as a communications advisor to senior leadership and support strategic decision-making with insight and clarity.
Requirements
Managed PR agencies and acted as the primary key point of contact for media inquiries and reputation management. Proven ability to collaborate with franchise-driven and fan/creator-led creative organizations to craft content and campaigns that honor established IPs and foster authentic audience engagement. 10+ years of experience in investor relations, corporate communications, PR, or a related field. Exceptional writing, storytelling, and presentation skills. Confident spokesperson with experience working directly with senior executives and media. Proven ability to translate complex financial or operational information into clear, compelling narratives. Experience in the entertainment or media is strongly preferred. Bachelor's degree in Communications, Finance, Business, or related field. MBA or CFA a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach. Comfortable in high-visibility, high-stakes environments. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and shifting priorities. Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive.
Job Type:
Regular, Full-Time
Salary Range:
$146,000 - $185,000
Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role
Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
Company Overview
Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.
Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.
Invincible
is one of Skybound's tentpole franchises (celebrating 20 years!) and spans the world of comic books, merchandise, video games, and the critically acclaimed adult animated television series on Prime Video. Now in its second season, the television show has consistently ranked as one of Prime Videos top-streamed series with a 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on the groundbreaking comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley,
Invincible
revolves around 18-year-old Mark Grayson, whos just like every other guy his ageexcept his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. Still reeling from Nolans betrayal in Season One, Mark struggles to rebuild his life as he faces a host of new threats, all while battling his greatest fear - that he might become his father without even knowing it.
The show stars Steven Yeun, with Sandra Oh, Zazie Beetz, Grey Griffin, Chris Diamantopoulos, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, and J.K. Simmons. Executive producers include Skybound's own Kirkman, David Alpert, and Margaret M. Dean.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.
Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
For more information on our Privacy Policy, visit: https://www.skybound.com/privacy-policy
We are Skybound. We love creators. We love fans. We love thrilling games, indelible images and moving stories. Our roots are in comics, but our brands extend to video games, television, movies, merchandise, and live experiences. We take special pride in original tales, fresh characters, and diverse voices.
From well-known franchises to freshly-minted originals, we offer the chance to join brilliant creators shaping a new generation of entertainment in a concentrated, agile environment where every perspective matters, and any idea can create a breakthrough.
Opportunity
The
Director, Corporate Communications & Franchise Strategy
will be responsible for leading external-facing communication efforts across two key functions:
corporate storytelling and investor relations .
Reporting to the
CEO,
this role will serve as a strategic communicator
managing relationships with the investment community, media, and other key stakeholders while crafting compelling, consistent messaging aligned with our brand, financial performance, and long-term vision. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role ideal for a confident communicator who thrives at the intersection of finance, storytelling, and brand strategy.
Reports:
CEO
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Corporate Communications Lead corporate messaging across earned media, social platforms, web, and company announcements. Manage executive communications
including speeches, media interviews, talking points, and thought leadership opportunities. Collaborate with all teams to ensure brand voice and narrative are aligned across all platforms. Support internal communications and employee engagement campaigns, partnering closely with HR and leadership.
Investor Relations
Develop and execute the investor relations strategy in alignment with the CEO and executive team. Build and manage relationships with current and prospective investors, analysts, and financial media. Prepare investor-facing materials such as earnings communications, investor decks, fact sheets, and FAQs. Coordinate investor meetings and events. Monitor market trends, industry news, and competitor activity to inform internal leadership and shape IR strategy. Drive consistent, compelling investor communications across all platforms to enhance transparency, reinforce company value, and engage new investment audiences.
Strategic Projects & Cross-functional Work
Contribute to major company initiatives such as M&A communications, board prep, and crisis response. Serve as a communications advisor to senior leadership and support strategic decision-making with insight and clarity.
Requirements
Managed PR agencies and acted as the primary key point of contact for media inquiries and reputation management. Proven ability to collaborate with franchise-driven and fan/creator-led creative organizations to craft content and campaigns that honor established IPs and foster authentic audience engagement. 10+ years of experience in investor relations, corporate communications, PR, or a related field. Exceptional writing, storytelling, and presentation skills. Confident spokesperson with experience working directly with senior executives and media. Proven ability to translate complex financial or operational information into clear, compelling narratives. Experience in the entertainment or media is strongly preferred. Bachelor's degree in Communications, Finance, Business, or related field. MBA or CFA a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach. Comfortable in high-visibility, high-stakes environments. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and shifting priorities. Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive.
Job Type:
Regular, Full-Time
Salary Range:
$146,000 - $185,000
Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role
Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
Company Overview
Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.
Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.
Invincible
is one of Skybound's tentpole franchises (celebrating 20 years!) and spans the world of comic books, merchandise, video games, and the critically acclaimed adult animated television series on Prime Video. Now in its second season, the television show has consistently ranked as one of Prime Videos top-streamed series with a 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on the groundbreaking comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley,
Invincible
revolves around 18-year-old Mark Grayson, whos just like every other guy his ageexcept his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. Still reeling from Nolans betrayal in Season One, Mark struggles to rebuild his life as he faces a host of new threats, all while battling his greatest fear - that he might become his father without even knowing it.
The show stars Steven Yeun, with Sandra Oh, Zazie Beetz, Grey Griffin, Chris Diamantopoulos, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, and J.K. Simmons. Executive producers include Skybound's own Kirkman, David Alpert, and Margaret M. Dean.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.
Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
For more information on our Privacy Policy, visit: https://www.skybound.com/privacy-policy