Role description
Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators.
At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there.
A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.
The Role
The Product Communications Team is responsible for telling exciting stories about Roblox’s technology/innovation, the creative and financial opportunity for creators, the amazing content on the platform created by the vibrant global creator community, how people can connect with friends and interests on Roblox and express themselves, and much more. We’re seeking a junior member to join this team.
As a Coordinator on the Product Communications Team, you will have the opportunity to build your product communications skillsets from identifying story angles, building media relationships, and diving into a host of different projects and responsibilities including partnering closely on our annual Roblox Developers Conference.
You have some experience, either in-house or agency, with internships plus 2-3 years of experience. You are a curious self-starter who is eager to learn and to try new things. You are a digital native who is excited about the gaming and technology space.
Most importantly, you are eager to roll up your sleeves and join a fast-paced team at one of the most innovative companies in the world. If that’s you, please apply!
This role will be based in San Mateo, CA offices (hybrid Tues-Thurs).
You will:
- Partner across the Product Communications Team to create materials to support communications efforts, including briefing books, media lists, interview schedules, spokesperson grids, etc.
- Support communications strategy and media outreach, including development of media alerts, pitches, and press releases. Opportunity to partner on proactive storytelling and announcements.
- Get smart on the media landscape and build media relationships to provide strategic recommendations to your teammates on communications strategy and tactics.
- Keep a pulse on the industry landscape and emerging trends to proactively identify storytelling opportunities and potential risks. Proactively brainstorm new story or campaign ideas.
You are:
- Meticulous and detail-oriented with the ability to work semi-automously, with manager support.
- Skilled writer who knows how to clearly communicate the main points to their audience and pull messages through their communications.
- Creative thinker who enjoys trying new things, iterating, and innovating.
- A self-starter who enjoys working autonomously, while also ensuring that you are always bringing team members and key stakeholders along in the process.
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced and fluid environment and who is comfortable with a high degree of change.
For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits as described on this page.
Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).
Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations to candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruiting process.
For US based roles only, please note the Company may not be able to employ candidates for this role who have United States work authorization related to certain U.S. visa categories, or support future H-1B sponsorship at this time.