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Senior Manager of Communications

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Tencent

Tencent

10,001+ employees

Internet platform for social and gaming

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Fintech
Gaming

Senior, Expert

Washington, DC, USA

Category
Content Strategy
Editing & Proofreading
Content & Writing
Copywriting
Required Skills
Communications
Public Policy
Requirements
  • 6+ years of experience in managing an active and dynamic media, communications program.
  • Experience working for or with a global, cross-cultural organization in corporate communications roles
  • Superb writing and editing skills, with background in content creation (editorial, video, photography, social media, or managing a content calendar) a big plus
  • Ability to quickly identify the crux of a complicated issue and communicate effectively to diverse audiences
  • Experience blending traditional communications tactics with digital media
  • Extensive knowledge of and strong journalist network in the United States
  • Exceptional project management skills and the ability to structure and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and drive to completion, often with short deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to counsel executives, provide an informed point of view and defend that position as needed.
  • Willingness to roll-up sleeves and get the work, big and small, done
  • Proven ability to think ahead, engage proactively and take initiative
  • Self-starter, strong problem solver and project owner
  • Highly collaborative with exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • English fluency, both written and verbal, required. Additional foreign language skills (including Mandarin) is desirable but not required.
Responsibilities
  • Drive the development and implementation of a focused communications strategy, which includes both owned content and media engagement.
  • Work closely with senior leaders and business groups to increase awareness and understanding of the company, its businesses, and key initiatives in the market.
  • Communicate regularly with journalists and other thought leaders.
  • Create communications materials and campaigns, engage commentators and other opinion leaders, and develop print and web-based materials to support communications.
  • Implement key corporate initiatives in the United States and Canada, as well as rest of market.
  • Manage the company’s reputation and key issues, keep users informed, and work with partners, opinion leaders, and other stakeholders to share our business, our company culture and values, and our approach to the big public policy issues of the day.
  • Combine creativity with organizational skills to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines simultaneously.
  • Enjoy networking and pitching to journalists, bloggers and commentators, and producing communications materials and organizing events.

Tencent provides a variety of internet-based services, including social networking, entertainment, financial technology, and cloud computing. Its main product, WeChat, is a popular app that combines messaging, social media, and mobile payments, while Tencent Games is known for its successful gaming titles. The company generates revenue through online advertising, subscriptions, in-app purchases, and financial services, setting it apart from competitors. Tencent aims to enhance the daily lives of internet users and assist businesses in their digital transformation.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$6.6B

Headquarters

Shenzhen, China

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Tencent's strategic investments, such as the $15M Series A for Chainbase, highlight its commitment to pioneering blockchain technology.
  • The development of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile with Square Enix showcases Tencent's ability to collaborate with major gaming companies, potentially leading to blockbuster titles.
  • Tencent's expansion into new markets, like its strategic partnership with GMM Music in Thailand, indicates robust growth opportunities and increased global influence.

What critics are saying

  • Tencent's heavy reliance on the Chinese market exposes it to regulatory risks and geopolitical tensions that could impact its operations.
  • The competitive landscape in sectors like gaming and fintech is intense, with rivals like Alibaba and ByteDance posing significant threats.

What makes Tencent unique

  • Tencent's diverse portfolio, spanning social networking, gaming, fintech, and cloud computing, allows it to leverage synergies across different sectors, unlike competitors focused on single industries.
  • WeChat's integration of messaging, social media, and mobile payments into one platform provides a unique, all-in-one user experience that is unmatched globally.
  • Tencent's significant investments in emerging technologies like blockchain and AI position it at the forefront of innovation, differentiating it from more traditional tech companies.