Blizzard Entertainment seeks a seasoned public relations (PR) manager with excellent writing skills to join our PR team. We are looking for a focused, detail-oriented person who can multitask efficiently and work comfortably in a deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who is flexible and can adapt quickly to changing goals and objectives. This person is also highly organized and able to work independently while contributing to the goals of a team. Clear, concise communications skills and a passion for Blizzard Entertainment games are essential requirements.

Responsibilities 

• Develop PR strategies and manage the execution of product publicity through pre-launch, launch, and post-launch phases.
  
• Write and edit press releases, corporate communications, and online materials about Blizzard Entertainment products and the company.
  
• Correspond with the press as a representative of Blizzard Entertainment, as needed.
  
• Increase positive media coverage in mainstream, information technologies (IT), and game specialist media.
  
• Manage and strengthen media relations both strategically and proactively.
  
• Strategic PR crisis management.
  
• Plan and execute domestic and overseas press tours and offline media events.
  
• Plan and execute press conference for major announcements and game launches.
  
• Arrange media interviews with spokespeople and draft interview questions and answers about Blizzard Entertainment products.
  
• Media training for spokespeople.
  
• Liaise with global Blizzard Entertainment teams and partners for communication approvals and announcement strategies.
  
• Maintain Blizzard Entertainment's public relations style guide.
  
• Additional travel and additional writing projects, as necessary.
  

Requirements

• Strategic thinker with a strong media relations background and proven placement results
  
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in both Korean and English
  
• Able to quickly compose and edit a variety of creative and business-oriented texts that meet company standards, on deadline
  
• Possess excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills, while maintaining an ability to always stay focused on the work at hand
  
• Able to confidently communicate about Blizzard Entertainment products with both the press and public
  
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of video games and the video game industry
  
• Extremely detail-oriented and driven to consistently meet deadlines
  
• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or Business, or equivalent work experience
  
• A minimum of 5 years PR or journalism experience
  
• Possess the ability to organize thoughts and make decisions under time constraints and a full work load
  
• Experience in managing a team of PR professionals
  
• Strong team player, able to balance and blend various department needs and views into effective product-PR strategy and work with other teams to complement and support each other's plans and objectives
  

Pluses

• Good presentation skills
  
• A passionate gamer
  
• Very organized and with excellent time-management skills
  
• Crisis-manag ement experience
  

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