Communications Specialist

Who we are

The Workshop is a tech company that develops incredible software for the online gaming industry. Living by the motto “Fearlessly Forward,” innovation is at the centre of everything we do, whether it’s our games, new products and technologies. We understand that great ideas come from great people, and great people thrive when they’re trusted to challenge, change, improve, and perfect our products and processes.

Our strength lies in the diversity of our skills, and that comes from the diversity of our people. The Workshop is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other, trust each other, and value collaboration. We welcome candidates of all genders, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, nationality, belief (or lack thereof,) and programming language preference. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer a pleasant, supportive place to work – whoever you are. It’s a place where you can try new ideas, take risks, and move Fearlessly Forward.

Your Mission

This is a superb opportunity for a talented Communications Specialist to join the Marketing team within the People function at The Workshop, developing and supporting internal and external communication across our offices globally. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you’ll play a vital role in establishing a consistent voice across the company and for the external outreach. You’ll join a team responsible for the inception, design, development and implementation of talent attraction and employee engagement campaigns.  

You’re a strong team player and self-starter with heaps of energy, a nose for sniffing out opportunities and top-notch interpersonal skills. You’re not afraid to pick something ugly up from scratch, work with the stakeholders to understand the intent, and ultimately deliver compelling, professional and on-brand communications. You’ll have experience in content marketing, managing your time and your dependencies accordingly, yet also be able to pick up an urgent action with a tight deadline and still deliver. As a multifaceted all-rounder, you master versatile writing styles, appreciate the importance of tone in communication, and recognise when we aren’t living up to our own commitments as far as brand and values are concerned. 

What you'll do

• Lead storytelling in various projects from web & social, internal comms, events, to video productions and other employee engagement initiatives
• Write ah-hoc senior leadership communications, crisis communications and company updates
• Work closely with our Talent Acquisition team to identify recruitment needs and translate opportunities into engaging content piece
• Conceptualise and deliver creative and strategic initiatives aligned to our roadmap and our company’s objectives
• Be the voice of The Workshop’s social media and website presence, applying and adapting our tone of voice to all communication channels
• Manage the content pipeline and calendar for blog and social, collaborate with contributors from ideation to launch of (technical) content
• Develop a great internal network and collaborate with stakeholders, offering creative advice and high-quality solutions
• Convert briefs or drafts into on-brand copies with your excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills

What you'll bring

• Strong and consistent record of content planning and 360 creation, management and delivery
• Native-speaking level in English
• Personable character and an exceptional communicator – ability to communicate at the highest level both written and verbal
• Highly organised – proven ability to proactively manage time effectively when handling multiple simultaneous projects
• Proven ability to prioritise based upon changing pressures
• Aptitude for quick, creative thinking without sacrificing attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder management experience across a variety of levels
• Strong portfolio demonstrating your strategic thinking, creativity and impressive writing chops
• Understanding of the software or technology industry is a plus

What's in it for you

• Challenging and fulfilling work at an innovative, global company that uses cutting-edge tech
• International, friendly and inclusive multi-cultural environment (about 40 nationalities that speak almost 30 languages altogether).
• Competitive salary and relocation packages for you and your family.
• Private medical insurance
• Global work experience in an agile methodology
• Flexibility of working from home/office to stay both safe and collaborative
• Flexible working hours, well-being programs, learning and growth opportunities
• Regular Hackathons and Designathons 
• Opportunity to shape the tech community inside and outside of The Workshop, mentoring and sharing knowledge with others
• Six weeks’ paid leave for every four years of service