About the role
Company Description
Founded in 2000, Gameloft Montreal celebrates 25 years of innovation and transformation in 2025. With a team of over 400 passionate professionals, the studio has established itself as a driving force in the video game industry. Now fully dedicated to PC and console games, the studio is notably behind the success of Disney Dreamlight Valley and is actively developing the Dungeons & Dragons franchise in partnership with Wizards of the Coast. Operating with a human-centric approach, Gameloft Montreal fosters authentic connections and offers an excellent work-life balance (a 4.5-day workweek, with Friday afternoons off).
Job Description
Reporting to the Regional Communications Director, the Communications Manager leads the implementation of Gameloft Montreal’s communications strategy and promotes the studio’s brand image among its various audiences (employees, potential talent, media, partners, etc.). Acting as a true strategic partner, the incumbent defines the direction, plans and drives initiatives, and leads a small team to promote and protect Gameloft Montreal’s reputation.
Main responsibilities:
- Employer branding and notoriety:
- Lead initiatives to boost brand awareness and position Gameloft Montreal as a studio dedicated to PC and console games and as an employer of choice.
- Collaborate with headquarters (HQ) on joint projects, such as content showcasing the Montreal teams.
- Join forces and pool resources with other studios in the group to maximize the impact of communications.
- Social media and content:
- Define and oversee the content strategy and editorial calendar for social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, X), including recruitment posts.
- Contribute to content series in collaboration with HQ and to the annual editorial calendar.
- Optimize public-facing pages and manage online employer reputation.
- Internal communication and involvement:
- Produce the internal newsletter, update the intranet, and support studio meetings for all employees.
- Support initiatives led by the HR and recruitment teams.
- Oversee the promotion of internal events and the Gameloft Store.
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR):
- Drive the strategy for promoting major causes selected by employees and CSR initiatives (Perspectives Jeunesse, Next Lev'elles, Earth Month, Pride, Gameloft Change, etc.).
- Stakeholder relations and outreach:
- Collaborate with partners such as La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec and ESAC, and participate in various committees and initiatives.
- Contribute to thought leadership by identifying speaking and panel opportunities at industry events.
- Media and public relations:
- Develop and maintain relationships with local and national journalists to support proactive and reactive campaigns.
- Draft press kits, key messages, and other media relations materials.
- Act as a strategic partner by identifying and training internal ambassadors to promote the studio.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in communications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications (public relations specialization) or a related field
- Excellent writing skills and bilingualism (French and English)
- Solid understanding of integrated communications
- Good knowledge of local and national media
- Knowledge of social media, particularly LinkedIn
- Ability to collaborate with Gameloft’s various business units
- Ability to support managers, implement strategies, and innovate
- Team player with a proactive approach and a highly creative mindset
- Meticulousness, strong interpersonal skills, organizational ability, and good judgment
- Availability (on an occasional basis) for assignments outside normal working hours (e.g., attending industry events on weeknights or weekends)
Additional Information
What Gameloft believes in:
We play the good game for a better world. As a leader in the industry, we want to use the power of video games as a force for positive change. If you join us, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to help the environment, make a difference in communities and build a more inclusive world. We want our Gamelofters to focus on what matters: creating fun and high-quality games they’ll be proud to share with our players around the world.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Friday afternoon off all year round!
- 3 weeks’ vacation and mobile days off, available as of your start date
- Time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day to help you start the year off on the right foot
- Group RRSP program with employer contributions
- Great group insurance program
- Free 24/7 access to a virtual medical clinic
- The Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Partial reimbursement of your commuting costs (for public transit and/or parking)
- Support for new employees relocating from countries or regions outside Quebec
- Referral program with bonuses
- Regular activities and prizes courtesy of our Social Committee
Studio Perks:
- Secure bike storage room and a subsidy to encourage active transportation (during the summer)
- Daily snacks (fruit, coffee, etc.)
- Wednesday happy hours
- A game room
- A rooftop terrace
- Studio located near Jarry Park and the charming Mile-Ex and Little Italy neighbourhoods