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Roblox · 8 hours ago

Senior Manager, Policy Communications

Roblox is a platform that empowers a global community to create and connect through immersive digital experiences. They are seeking an experienced communications professional to lead crisis response and media relations focused on Trust & Safety efforts, explaining community standards and fostering safety and civility on the platform.

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Responsibilities

Take a lead role in crisis communications, handling high-profile and fast-passed issues while remaining calm and demonstrating good judgment
Work with a cross-functional team and agency support to quickly develop communications strategies and approaches to respond to issues, including drafting statements and messaging, background information and fact checking reporting
Serve as a primary contact for U.S. and Canada press for proactive safety campaigns; coordinate briefings, embargoed announcements, reporter Q&As, and on-the-record engagements
Advise and collaborate with various teams, including product, public policy, legal, and Trust & Safety to develop a comprehensive communications strategy that builds awareness on our safety efforts
Utilize your deep understanding of the media landscape and media relationships to build relationships and strategic recommendations that help drive and support business objectives
Provide recommendations and propose specific messages for potential changes in product policy
Draft press releases, blogs, FAQs, media statements and key messages. Brief spokespeople and staff interviews. Identify and proactively present stories to highlight Roblox’s decisions and efforts around trust, safety and civility

Qualification

Crisis communicationsMedia relationsCommunications strategyProject managementTechnical writingPublic speakingCreative mindsetSelf-starter attitudeRelationship building

Required

10+ years of experience in communications, ideally including significant experience in a technology company
Proven performance managing communications in crisis and sensitive situations, including creating clear directives and follow-through
Meticulous and detail-oriented project management skills; you work autonomously and never miss a deadline
Demonstrated track record of securing high-impact national media coverage on complex safety, policy, or technical topics
Strong relationships with key journalists and influencers who cover tech, safety, and policy issues
Experience as an on-the-record spokesperson and communicator on complex topics, including safety
Skilled writing ability to adopt the voice of different executives and the company overall, through succinct, informative, and engaging written communications
Confident counseling skills for senior executives, comfortable pushing back and sharing a POV, and also knowing when to 'disagree and commit.'
A creative mindset that enjoys trying new things, iterating, and innovating
A self-starter attitude that allows you to work autonomously while ensuring you are always bringing team members and key stakeholders along in the process
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and fluid environment and are comfortable with a high degree of change

Benefits

Equity compensation
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Company

Roblox is an online gaming and entertainment platform that offers a shared digital experience that brings people together through play.

H1B Sponsorship

Roblox has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (240)
2024 (111)
2023 (139)
2022 (153)
2021 (91)
2020 (92)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$874.45M
Key Investors
Andreessen HorowitzAltos Ventures
2024-10-01Post Ipo Equity
2022-04-12Series Unknown· $17.71M
2021-08-11Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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David Baszucki
Founder and CEO
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Anupam Singh
VP Engineering, AI Platform, Infrastructure
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