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PR Specialist, North American Football (Contract)

PR Specialist, North American Football (Contract)

As the PR Specialist, North American Football you will support the global PR strategies and how we talk about our Madden NFL and EA SPORTS College Football titles in coordination with the PR leader on the North American Football Integrated Communications team. You will report to the PR Manager, North American Football. You will work with an outside agency and coordinate the development of press materials (press releases, fact sheets, blogs, messaging) and the overall positioning of the press narrative for your titles. You will develop trust with cross functional partners - Brand, Creative Strategy, Production and other marketing team members - through purposeful communications to execute key campaign initiatives. This role can be fully remote or hybrid based in our EA Tiburon studio in Orlando, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the public relations plans for Madden NFL and EA SPORTS College Football in partnership with EA Tiburon and EA SPORTS marketing teams.
• Plan, implement and manage strategic PR plans that result in positive coverage and conversations about North American football titles.
• Coordinate external-facing communications materials including press releases, messaging documents, blogs, fact sheets and more.
• Plan and budget for different PR events, programs and initiatives.
• Quickly grow and maintain a healthy relationship with key spokespeople on the Studio and Brand teams.
• Coordinate and staff media interviews with Sr. Leaders, and provide interview preparation for each spokesperson.
• Measure and provide reports on each PR campaign and their individual campaign beats.
• Ensure all Electronic Arts standards and processes are observed and followed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a public relations or integrated communications role, working within the sports or video game industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing or related field.
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously, while prioritizing high-return work.
• A self-starter with a passion for storytelling and attention to detail.
• Familiar with EA, our games, and the gaming industry.

#FlexibleWork

US COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSThe hourly pay ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the hourly pay range for your specific location.EA has listed the hourly pay ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.HOURLY PAY RANGES• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento):º $32 - $49• New York (depending on location e.g. Manhattan vs. Buffalo):º $29 - $49• Jersey City, NJ :º $36 - $49• Colorado (depending on location e.g. Denver vs. Colorado Springs):º $29 - $40• Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane):º $29 - $44The hourly rate is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to temporary full-time employees scheduled to work 40 hours a week.