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EU PR Manager - GAMES - MMO
Company unspecified (job is advertised through an agency)Ireland
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EU PR Manager - GAMES - MMO
EU PR MANAGER
Location: Ireland
Salary: Completely negotiable for the right candidate, exceptional benefits.
A very exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced EU PR Manager to join our client based in Ireland. One of the most admired PC games today, is reshaping PC gaming and core gamers perception of virtual goods. Our client (named a Top 30 developer by Game Developer Magazine), the publisher and developer of this very popular MMO, is experiencing periods of rapid growth, doubling the size of the company in the past year. With several million players in their first game across Europe and the US, and numerous awards (including IGN.com’s Readers' Choice for Best Multiplayer Game), our client has pioneered new ground with their debut title and is continuing to aggressively expand.
As part of that growth, our client has an immediate opening for an EU PR Manager to run the European PR efforts for this popular MMO, future products and corporate PR. The EU PR Manager is responsible for securing press coverage, generating buzz and building relationships with both traditional and online media outlets. The EU PR manager will also create and execute PR plans designed to generate interest around key events and titles, be proactive in developing local initiatives and support the expansion in new European territories.
Requirements:
•4+ years in Public Relations in the video games industry.
•Established relationships with editorial staff of PC gaming publications.
•Strong written and verbal skills.
•Experience in working with agencies and third party companies.
•Bachelor’s degree in communications, business management, marketing or other related degree.
•Ability to conceive, plan and execute strategic and creative PR initiatives.
•Must have strong self-management skills, a high level of organization and be results oriented.
•Requires frequent travel.
•Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced highly dynamic environment.
•Passion for video games.
•Fluent in English. Additional foreign language is a plus.
Responsibilities:
•Define and execute the EU PR strategy and keep consistency with the global strategy.
•Direct strategic development and implementation of European brand-building initiatives and future titles.
•Be proactive and autonomous in developing local initiatives and events in Europe.
•Support the expansion in new EU territories by planning dedicated PR strategies.
•Manage the relationship with our PR agency.
•Lead and organize event activities with our PR agency such as media tours, media events and trade shows like Gamescom.
•Oversee media monitoring, influencer tracking, coverage analysis and results reporting.
•Oversee the development, editing and approval of press releases, media alerts, press kits, Q&A;'s, interviews and other essential communications documents.
•Identify and report on digital/social media trends, tactics and technologies; develop strategic and tactical recommendations to inform public relations programs.
•Coordinate initiatives with marketing, community, production and other internal groups.
•Grow and deepen relationships with editorial publications, bloggers, and other media outlets.
•Work and synchronize with the PR Manager in North America.
If you are interested in this role please call
+44 (0) 1206 214417 or email your Ms Word CV to officemanager@opmjobs.com
Disclaimer: The salary bracket shown is approximate and is no guarantee of the income on offer. Salary and benefits will be discussed with candidates at interview with the company and are individually negotiated by OPM.
EU PR MANAGER
Location: Ireland
Salary: Completely negotiable for the right candidate, exceptional benefits.
A very exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced EU PR Manager to join our client based in Ireland. One of the most admired PC games today, is reshaping PC gaming and core gamers perception of virtual goods. Our client (named a Top 30 developer by Game Developer Magazine), the publisher and developer of this very popular MMO, is experiencing periods of rapid growth, doubling the size of the company in the past year. With several million players in their first game across Europe and the US, and numerous awards (including IGN.com’s Readers' Choice for Best Multiplayer Game), our client has pioneered new ground with their debut title and is continuing to aggressively expand.
As part of that growth, our client has an immediate opening for an EU PR Manager to run the European PR efforts for this popular MMO, future products and corporate PR. The EU PR Manager is responsible for securing press coverage, generating buzz and building relationships with both traditional and online media outlets. The EU PR manager will also create and execute PR plans designed to generate interest around key events and titles, be proactive in developing local initiatives and support the expansion in new European territories.
Requirements:
•4+ years in Public Relations in the video games industry.
•Established relationships with editorial staff of PC gaming publications.
•Strong written and verbal skills.
•Experience in working with agencies and third party companies.
•Bachelor’s degree in communications, business management, marketing or other related degree.
•Ability to conceive, plan and execute strategic and creative PR initiatives.
•Must have strong self-management skills, a high level of organization and be results oriented.
•Requires frequent travel.
•Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced highly dynamic environment.
•Passion for video games.
•Fluent in English. Additional foreign language is a plus.
Responsibilities:
•Define and execute the EU PR strategy and keep consistency with the global strategy.
•Direct strategic development and implementation of European brand-building initiatives and future titles.
•Be proactive and autonomous in developing local initiatives and events in Europe.
•Support the expansion in new EU territories by planning dedicated PR strategies.
•Manage the relationship with our PR agency.
•Lead and organize event activities with our PR agency such as media tours, media events and trade shows like Gamescom.
•Oversee media monitoring, influencer tracking, coverage analysis and results reporting.
•Oversee the development, editing and approval of press releases, media alerts, press kits, Q&A;'s, interviews and other essential communications documents.
•Identify and report on digital/social media trends, tactics and technologies; develop strategic and tactical recommendations to inform public relations programs.
•Coordinate initiatives with marketing, community, production and other internal groups.
•Grow and deepen relationships with editorial publications, bloggers, and other media outlets.
•Work and synchronize with the PR Manager in North America.
If you are interested in this role please call
+44 (0) 1206 214417 or email your Ms Word CV to officemanager@opmjobs.com
Disclaimer: The salary bracket shown is approximate and is no guarantee of the income on offer. Salary and benefits will be discussed with candidates at interview with the company and are individually negotiated by OPM.