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Associate Communications Manager

Zynga, Austin, TX, United States

Job type: Full Time


Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated Associate Communications Manager to join our award‑winning communications team and support day‑to‑day public relations activities. This role is perfect for a communications professional looking to grow their career while contributing to impactful PR campaigns and media initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Media Relations: Build and maintain relationships with journalists, bloggers, and industry influencers; respond to media inquiries and coordinate interviews

Media Calendar Management: Develop and maintain comprehensive media calendars, tracking key industry events, product launches, and campaign timelines

Content Creation: Write compelling press releases, media alerts, pitch letters, and other materials

Content Review: Copyedit and proofread communications materials to ensure accuracy, brand consistency, and editorial excellence

Campaign Support: Assist in the planning and execution of PR campaigns and product launches

Media Monitoring: Track media coverage and compile reports on brand mentions and campaign performance

Celebrity & Brand Campaigns: Assist with researching, developing, and executing brand partnerships and celebrity campaigns

Administrative Support: Maintain media databases, contact lists, and PR measurement tools

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

Experience: 3‑5 years of relevant experience in public relations, communications, or related field

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities

Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail

Working collaboratively across multiple disciplines

Proven ability to multitask and manage competing priorities

Creative thinking and problem‑solving capabilities

Self‑motivated with a drive to exceed expectations

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in gaming, entertainment, and/or technology industries

Experience in entertainment, celebrities, and brand partnerships

Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communications

Knowledge of media landscape and industry trends

Experience with PR measurement and analytics tools

What We Offer You
Zynga offers a world‑class benefits package that helps support and balance the needs of our teams. To find out more about our benefits, visit the Zynga Benefits site.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at accommodationrequest@zynga.com to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.

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