Job Description

About Us

Twitch is the worlds biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day.

Were about community, inside and out. Youll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and solve problems together. Were on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what were up to on LinkedIn and X, and discover the projects were solving on our Blog. Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide to learn how to ace our interview process.

About the Role

Twitch is seeking a strategic communications leader to head our global function. In this role, you\'ll define how Twitch shows up from traditional media and podcasts, to community forums, and the countless places where internet culture is made and conversation happens in real time.

You\'ll set the strategy for how Twitch is represented across regions, shaping narratives, managing complex issues, and amplifying the voices of our creators and communities. This means understanding not just what stories to tell, but where and how to tell them in an increasingly fractured media landscapeknowing when to engage, when to let conversations unfold, and how to build influence across platforms where traditional playbooks don\'t always apply.

Reporting to the CMO and working closely with senior leadership, you\'ll protect and grow Twitch\'s reputation, build trust with key stakeholders, and align communications with broader business priorities. You\'ll be an informed, authoritative voice in the room.

Leading a high-performing global team and network of agency partners, you\'ll oversee media relations, distribution strategy, issues management, and unearth compelling storylines that resonate across diverse audiencesfrom creators and press to advertisers, regulators, and employees. You\'ll collaborate with regional leaders to localize messaging and ensure global narratives land with relevance and impact.

You can work from Twitch\'s headquarters in San Francisco, CA; or from one of our US based hub locations in Seattle, WA; Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA or New York City, NY.

You Will

• Direct and implement global communications strategies that promote Twitch, our service and offerings, and the community
• Develop cohesive and compelling narratives that land with press, the community, and Twitch employees
• Advise on strategic business decisions and direct company response on crises and emerging issues
• Establish an understanding of Twitch\'s community, product, and business
• Be a trusted, strategic advisor to peers and executives
• Work and think globally, and oversee roster of agencies
• Inspire, support, and develop a team of Comms professionals

You Have

• 10+ years of experience in public relations or communications, including leadership roles at global companies or agencies
• Executive presence and the ability to influence at the highest levels
• An expansive understanding of communications that goes far beyond press releasesyou\'re fluent in how influence works across social platforms, forums, and emerging channels
• Deep knowledge of global media and internet culture; you\'re dialed in to what\'s trending and what\'s driving conversation
• A keen observer of the creator economy with your finger on the pulse of what\'s happening now
• Sharp editorial judgment and fluency in navigating complex, fast-moving issues
• Strong relationships with media and an understanding of what moves the needle
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams with empathy and clarity
• Genuine enthusiasm for Twitchs mission, our creators, and the communities we serve

Bonus Points

• Experience working with or as a creator, or on a creator-first platform
• Familiarity with international policy, regulatory, or reputational challenges facing digital platforms
• Background in entertainment, gaming, or cultural storytelling

Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO
• Amazon Employee Discount

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Job ID: TW9001

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. This position will remain open until filled. For more information, please visit Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

US Pay Per Year

$140,500 $232,400 USD

Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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