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Public Relations Manager
2 years ago
POSITION SUMMARY
“Dreams, fun, and inspiration” are BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment’s mission, as publisher and developer of some of the world’s most recognized video game brands including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®, and the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based games such as NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America seeks an experienced Public Relations Manager to join our team and drive PR initiatives for the company’s robust portfolio of products. The PR Manager will help develop and oversee the execution of actionable PR plans that maximize awareness and drive purchase interest in our games, working closely with cross-discipline marketing teams, global PR teams, and outside partners and agencies. The person in this position will also act as a media relations representative for their products, communicating regularly with press, and attending trade shows and events.
Flexible, Remote and Work From Home options are available for this position until approximately April 2022. Afterwards we expect all employee's to join us at our new offices in Irvine, California where a hybrid work schedule will be observed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help develop and execute comprehensive PR plans that support the lifecycle of a product and/or franchise.
- Write and edit press materials including product messaging, press releases, media alerts, and pitches.
- Plan and coordinate PR tours, press events, and PR presence at major trade shows.
- Regularly interact and develop relationships with press to foster positive engagement with our products.
- Work closely with internal marketing and product teams as well as external developers and PR teams to coordinate interviews, procure assets and approvals, and ensure strategies/messaging are aligned.
- Manage product PR initiatives with partner agencies/vendors.
- Monitor and report on PR campaign KPIs.
- Be an effective ambassador for BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment in and outside of the company
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- 5 + years relevant PR experience in the video game industry.
- Proven track record of executing impactful PR campaigns.
- Familiarity with game, tech, and entertainment press.
- Work ethic that is detail-oriented, highly proactive, and with excellent follow-through.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Speaking and presentation experience.
- Knowledge of video game culture and landscape
- Experience working with a global, and preferably Japanese, video game publisher.
- A passion for video games.
- PR agency experience a plus.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in communications or related field.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.
About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content — including all major video game consoles, iOS, mobile and online. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball®, GALAGA®, RIDGE RACER® and ACE COMBAT®. More information about the company and its products can be found at www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.
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