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APAC Communications Associate Director

About Us

Launched in 2011, Twitch is a global community that comes together each day to create multiplayer entertainment: unique, live, unpredictable experiences created by the interactions of millions. We bring the joy of co-op to everything, from casual gaming to world-class esports to anime marathons, music, and art streams. Twitch also hosts TwitchCon, where we bring everyone together to celebrate, learn, and grow their personal interests and passions. We’re always live at Twitch. Stay up to date on all things Twitch on LinkedIn , Twitter and on our Blog .

About the Role

The APAC Communications Associate Director / Director will be responsible for building and delivering proactive and reactive narratives that promote an understanding of and interest in Twitch in APAC.

In this role, you will be delivering campaigns, narratives, and stories across geographies. You’ll work closely with a number of teams internally including partnerships, marketing, and content to promote who and what is streaming on Twitch; as well as product marketing and product management to develop strategic and creative plans to launch new features, communicate updates, and keep our communities informed on the benefits of what we’re building. In addition, you will work alongside the sales team to drive revenue stories and demonstrate the unique opportunities for advertisers on Twitch while also supporting the broader communications team in crisis and issues management. You will report to the Director of Communications and be supported by a network of agencies.

The ideal candidate has great instincts and is comfortable working with media, under pressure, on tight deadlines and juggling a number of priorities. You are motivated, passionate, and positive with great attention to detail. You have experience in and passion for the breadth of the communications landscape and can quickly and easily build trusted relationships with stakeholders, think and work cross-functionally, and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.

You Will:

• Execute strategic plans and tell proactive stories to help build Twitch’s brand in the consumer, corporate and B2B landscapes
• Manage agency relationships across geographies
• Help develop proactive and reactive communications plans and campaigns to be deployed across geographical locations
• Tailor global storytelling to different markets
• Build and maintain relationships with key reporters
• Develop and support strategic speaking opportunities for company executives
• Craft the foundational materials needed to deliver compelling, consistent narratives

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience in public relations
• Established relationships with a broad range of media and outlets
• Experience working with PR agencies or teams
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and comfort being a company spokesperson
• Ability to exercise sound business judgment in fast-paced, changing, and sometimes ambiguous situations and environments
• Enthusiasm for Twitch and our community

Bonus Points

• Japanese or Korean language skills

Perks

• Medical Insurance
• Health Screenings
• Life Insurance
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Twitch. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.