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Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.\nElectronic Arts is leading the future of entertainment. We deliver entertainment experiences that inspire the world to play. Fueled by a commitment to creativity, innovation, and community, we are building the future of entertainment-one where people around the world play, create, watch, and connect through extraordinary games and experiences.\nEA delivers high-quality, culturally resonant entertainment across a portfolio of iconic brands, including EA SPORTS FC™, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL, and skate.™ We are redefining the boundaries of games-transforming them into massive online platforms and social ecosystems, where fandom, creativity, and storytelling converge.\nWith emerging technologies like AI and real-time tools, we’re scaling immersive experiences and enabling fans to shape the content they love-at the speed of culture.\nOur values-creativity, pioneering, passion, determination, learning, and teamwork-guide everything we do. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion that reflects our global communities and empowers everyone to thrive through play.\n______________________________________________________________________\nWe are looking for a Director of Executive Communicationsto lead employee and external communications for Electronic Arts’ Chief Operating Officer (COO) and COO team.\nThis role will help shape the business narrative and be responsible for developing an integrated communications strategy aligned with clear business objectives and audiences. This role will partner 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 EA’s long-term strategy.\nThe ideal candidate is a sharp strategic advisor, an exceptional writer, has managed teams, and experienced communications leader who can operate across executive positioning, media relations, thought leadership, and employee communications. They should be comfortable working in fast-moving environments, distilling complex business and technology topics into accessible narratives, and helping executives communicate with clarity, authenticity, and impact.\nThis position will be based in Redwood City, California and will be hybrid (3x a week in office).\nIn this role you will:\nDevelop and lead a comprehensive employee and external communications strategy that supports the executive’s mission, business goals, and team positioning. This includes turning business strategy into clear, compelling narratives that define the market opportunity.\n\nServe as a strategic advisor to the Chief Operating Officer on communications opportunities, risks, and messaging. Will work in close partnership on this with the Senior Director of Corporate Communications.\n\nOwn end-to-end storytelling for the business unit, from positioning to execution across channels (i.e. speaking, thought leadership, social media, employees, etc.). You will partner closely with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and product teams to shape messaging and public positioning.\n\nManage media relations and executive visibility/thought leadership opportunities for the Chief Experiences Officer, with the ability to respond quickly and decisively in fast-moving situations.\n\nBuild strong relationships with media, industry influencers, and key internal and external stakeholders.\n\nOversee employee communications strategy, tactics, and channels for the COO business unit to ensure employees are informed, engaged, and aligned with strategy and values.\n\nResponsible for providing employee communications guidance and alignment to COO leadership.\n\nYou will be responsible for directing high-impact presentations for executive and business unit meetings, Global Town Halls, as well as external Speaking opportunities, translating complex concepts into clear, visually engaging narratives.\n\nThere may be some travel required to accompany the executive for key appearances.\n\nQualifications\n14+ years of experience in executive communications, corporate communications, public relations, media relations, employee communications, or related fields.\n\nSignificant experience advising C-suite executives or senior leaders on communications strategy, messaging, media engagement, and thought leadership.\n\nExceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across executive, corporate, media, employee, and social formats.\n\nProven ability to translate complex business, technology, product, or cultural topics into clear, compelling narratives.\n\nDeep experience developing executive thought leadership and external visibility programs.\n\nStrong understanding of business, technology, entertainment, gaming, media, and cultural trends.\n\nDemonstrated experience with media relations, spokesperson preparation, issues management, and high-stakes communications.\n\nSharp judgment, discretion, and executive presence, especially in ambiguous or sensitive situations.\n\nAbility to influence senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships across functions.\n\nStrong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\n\nComfortable operating strategically and hands-on - from shaping narrative architecture to drafting final copy.\n\nExperience using visual, social, video, and presentation formats to bring executive storytelling to life.\n\nBachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field; advanced degree a plus.\n\nPay Transparency - North America\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS\nThe ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).\nPAY RANGES\n* California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$182,600 - $276,300 USD\nPay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.\nIn the US, we offer a package of benefits including 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 baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs.\n\nAbout Electronic Arts\nWe’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.\nWe adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.\nElectronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. 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