Sr. Communications Manager - Ads

San Francisco, CA, USA

Sr. Communications Manager - Ads

Location

San Francisco, CA, USA

Department

Marketing & Communications

Requisition ID

JOBREQ-2615934

Role description

The opportunity

Unity's Global Communications team is looking for a Senior Communications Manager, Ads to lead integrated communications for our advertising business. You'll shape how Unity shows up across the creator, ad tech, and media landscape, building high-impact relationships with key influencers, podcasters, journalists, and other digital voices. This is a high-visibility role for a strategic storyteller who thrives at the intersection of ad-tech innovation and modern, social-first, cross-platform storytelling.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and execute global communications programs that elevate Unity's global leadership narrative and Ads product story, with a social and influencer-first approach

• Build and maintain strong relationships with influential voices across ad tech, gaming, and business, including new and traditional media

• Craft compelling narratives that simplify complex technical topics for a broad audience.

• Partner with marketing, product, and executive teams to align messaging across PR, social, and influencer channels

• Shape and drive thought leadership platforms for key Ads leaders

• Own proactive outreach across a diverse mix of platforms, prioritizing influencers, new media, and digital creators while maintaining a steady pulse of traditional media visibility where it makes sense.

• Track, measure, and report on campaign performance to inform strategy and demonstrate impact

What we're looking for

• 10+ years of experience in communications or media relations, with a heavy emphasis on influencer engagement and digital media within the ad tech or digital advertising space

• A proven ability to secure impactful coverage and build long-term partnerships with tech reporters, podcasters, and industry thought leaders.

• Strong understanding of the evolving media, influencer, and digital landscape

• Exceptional storytelling and writing skills, able to craft engaging and on-brand content for different formats and audiences

• Strategic thinker with experience leading integrated campaigns where social, influencer, and PR work together to consistently maximize message amplification.

• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment

You might also have

• Experience leading or mentoring social and influencer programs to drive cohesive brand storytelling

• Deep curiosity about the intersection of advertising, gaming, and emerging technology

• A track record of creative partnership with influencers or creators to amplify brand visibility

• Experience working for global publicly-traded companies

Additional information

• Relocation support is not available for this position

• Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

At Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance.

Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status.

While specific benefits vary, here are some of the ways we strive to take care of our eligible team members globally: Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance | Commute subsidy | Employee stock ownership | Competitive retirement/pension plans | Generous vacation and personal days | Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs | Office food snacks | Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support | Employee Resource Groups | Global Employee Assistance Program | Training and development programs | Volunteering and donation matching program

Life at Unity

Unity [NYSE: U] is the world's leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed, deployed, and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D - closing the gap between ideas and reality. For more information, please visit

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Gross pay salary

$129,000-$190,000 USD