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Director, Public Relations
3 years ago
As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent. We’re on the hunt for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
PERKS & BENEFITS
Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days & Holidays
100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental, Vision Plan Base Plan
Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits & More
Catered Lunches & Well-stocked Kitchens
Yoga & Wellness Activities
Happy Hours
Company Events
Dog Friendly
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Play a central role in strategy development and execution including brand visibility initiatives that position Jam City as a leader in mobile entertainment
- Oversee external and internal communications for marquee game titles for launches and in-game events
- Draft materials including press releases, pitches, fact sheets, messaging documents and talking points with a strong attention to detail and a highly sophisticated writing style
- Work cross functionally to develop and execute corporate social media plans
- Develop and nurture press relationships, and proactively engage with media across trade, business and consumer-facing publications
- Play a central role in both external and internal communications, drafting strong messages and comms plans
- Partner with departments and stakeholders across the company to craft new storylines and tell key differentiating stories for each practice area
- Liaise with games teams, corporate strategy, M&A, senior executives, and key stakeholders to bring projects to life
- Foster and manage key events, interviews and speaking opportunities, and awards submissions, developing a cohesive and consistent public voice
- Analyze and communicate campaign successes utilizing industry KPIs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years industry experience with an emphasis on gaming and corporate communications
- Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing communications strategies and plans
- Significant experience in media relations, including spokesperson training
- Strong media contacts amongst gaming, business, entertainment and tech press
- Strong leadership presence; the ability work with senior leadership and generate support for his/her vision from subordinates, peers and superiors
- Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A deep understanding of traditional media, and gaming press
- Ability to prioritize and juggle numerous projects and deadlines within an extremely fast paced and high-volume environment
- Ability to create a strong narrative and tell a good story
- Strong presentation and visual skills
- Creative idea generator, who is committed to excellence, builds strong relationships, is passionate, hardworking and humble
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION
We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more.
Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
ABOUT JAM CITY
Jam City is an award-winning mobile entertainment studio providing unique and deeply engaging games that appeal to a broad, global audience.
Led by CEO Chris DeWolfe, former MySpace co-founder and CEO, and COO Josh Yguado, former 20th Century Fox executive, Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest-grossing and most enduring mobile games. Jam City’s global franchise Cookie Jam has generated more than half a billion dollars, and Panda Pop has more than 120 million downloads to date.
The company also is the go-to studio for Hollywood, having developed immersive, narrative-rich mobile games around iconic entertainment brands. The company’s popular RPG game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery was the #1 game in more than 40 countries at its launch in April 2018.
Jam City has nine studios located in Los Angeles (HQ), Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Burbank, Cedar Falls, San Diego, San Francisco, and Toronto.
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