Can you walk the walk AND talk the talk? Wonacott has an immediate opening for an experienced Account Executive or Senior Account Executive to work with clients in the interactive entertainment/online entertainment and consumer product spaces.

You: A talented, seasoned, aggressive and sociable AE or SAE-level PR pro ready to join our growing team.

You have:  

• At least 4 years of legit experience in public relations, preferably at a PR agency
• Experience in – and passion for – video games (console, PC and mobile), digital music, digital video and consumer electronics (basically, a “geek”)
• Familiarity with both B2B and B2C clients/accounts
• History of success utilizing social media in communications programs
• Outstanding writing skills for public relations. You will be writing press releases, plans, press kit materials, media pitches, etc.
• Direct experience in pitching both national and regional media (consumer, enthusiast, business and trade), and can demonstrate past success
• Proven ability to serve as a day-to-day client contact
• The ability to work well with limited supervision; integrity and accountability are a must
• A pleasant personality and a great sense of humor; easy to work with, creative and fun!
• Ability to manage personnel and mentor junior staff

We’re pretty awesome:

•  Offices in West Los Angeles, conveniently located near the 405 and 10 freeways
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Unique chance to help grow an agency; generous bonus potential
• Relaxed work environment with frequent champagne happy hours
• Young and aggressive agency with great colleagues and clients that you’ll enjoy working with

If you are interested, please send a resume and a catchy cover letter, complete with your salary history and your top three all-time multi-player games, to careers@wonacottpr.com. Please have “AE/SAE Position” in the subject line. No phone calls.

Wonacott Communications, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Hey, aspiring PR pros! We have an immediate opening for a Public Relations Intern to work with clients in the online media/entertainment, technology and consumer spaces. This position may be either part or full time, depending on the candidate’s availability.

Wonacott Communications welcomes the talents of two public relations professionals, Damion Martin and Racheal Caswell.  Damion joins WComms as account director on the agency’s corporate/B2B team, and Racheal joins as a senior account executive focusing on digital media and interactive entertainment.

“Wonacott Communications is respected as a valued PR partner in the digital media, online entertainment, lifestyle, corporate and technology spaces, and the diverse backgrounds and great experience Damion and Racheal both bring to our team will help make that reputation even stronger,” said Jason Wonacott, chief executive officer, Wonacott Communications. “We are thrilled to have them both on board.” 

As Account Director, Damion will help lead the agency’s further growth and expansion in select corporate/B2B verticals.  He oversees corporate communications, media relations, service launches and digital/new media communications strategies for a number of WComms’ corporate and B2B clients, including Equity Risk Partners, One World Direct and Automation Anywhere. He joins WComms from All Nippon Airways (ANA), one of the world’s largest commercial airlines and Japan’s largest domestic carrier, where he headed up all North American public relations and marketing communications efforts.  Prior to ANA, Damion worked with a variety of technology, convergence and e-commerce clients at PR agency Rogers & Cowan, including Texas Instruments DLP Products, Shopzilla.com, id Software and Activision.  He holds a Bachelors Degree in Communication from University of the Pacific and is a candidate for a Masters Degree in Public Relations.

A former video games reviewer for Hollywood Previews, Racheal started her public relations career at Bender/Helper Impact in Los Angeles where she represented a range of interactive entertainment companies including Vivendi, Humongous (Atari), MTV’s Xfire and Codemasters.  She joins WComms from Los Angeles firm Pacific Media Partners, where she worked on campaigns for WorldGaming.com and Jumpgate Evolution, as well as launching products for WolfKing and Fanatec.  As senior account executive on the digital media/interactive entertainment team, Racheal will handle media relations for WComms’ clients, including Moblyng Games and Realtime Worlds.  She brings with her a lifelong love of video games and all things geek, in addition to her experience in successfully launching several online games, console games and peripherals.

LOS ANGELES – Feb. 24, 2009 – Wonacott Communications, a full-service public relations and integrated communications agency, welcomes the talents of public relations professional Palmira Farrow to its growing team.  As Account Supervisor, Palmira will handle corporate communications, media relations, product and service launches and digital/new media communications strategies for a number of WComms’ clients.

“Wonacott Communications has a great reputation for being a valued strategic PR partner for digital media, technology and professional services companies in great part to the talented staff on our team,” said Jason Wonacott, chief executive officer, Wonacott Communications. “Palmira’s deep experience in the interactive entertainment market will help further our ability to provide awesome results and great personalized service to each of the companies we partner with in that space and beyond.”

Palmira comes to WComms from Electronic Arts (EA), the world’s largest video game publisher, where she spearheaded public relations programs for more than 20 titles across all platforms; PC, console and portable.  With experience under several labels of EA, she brings an understanding of and passion for a variety of genres, from role-playing  (RPG) and real-time strategy (RTS) games  to children’s and mobile games. Palmira is seasoned in launching various types of entertainment properties, including managing events, media tours and tradeshow appearances, she has a media and industry network of great depth and breadth.

Prior to EA she was the marketing and PR head for a San Francisco start-up, and was an account manager for a New York-based advertising agency before that.  On the agency side, she has worked with a variety of clients, from Folonari Wines and The New Yorker Hotel to pro bono work promoting the charming New York City district, The Lower East Side. 

She holds a Master of Business Administration in International Management from The Thunderbird School of Global Management, Glendale, Ariz., and a Bachelor of Art in Romance Languages from Colorado College. 

About Wonacott Communications, LLC

Wonacott Communications, LLC is a full-service public relations and integrated communications agency that combines the experience and resources of a large firm with the personal touch, adaptability and dedication of a boutique practice.  Based in Los Angeles, WComms expertly orchestrates communications programs for publicly traded and privately owned companies in the digital media, online entertainment, lifestyle, corporate and technology spaces domestically and around the globe.  More information on WComms can be found at http://www.wonacottpr.com.

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LOS ANGELES – Oct. 1, 2008 – Wonacott Communications, a full-service boutique public relations and integrated communications agency, welcomes the talents of public relations professional Megan Saulsbury to its team.  As senior account executive, Megan will handle  corporate communications, media relations, product and service launches and digital/new media communications strategies for a number of WComms’ clients.

“Wonacott Communications has a great reputation for being a valued strategic PR partner for digital media, clean technology and professional services companies, and having Megan on our team will help to ensure that character,” said Jason Wonacott, chief executive officer, Wonacott Communications.

Before joining Wonacott Communications, Megan launched her public relations career at Silicon Valley PR agency FutureWorks, Inc., representing such distinguished companies as  OPPO Digital, TRITTON Technologies, Accell Cables, Adesso, mediaFORGE and Your Truman Show.  She is skilled at orchestrating media and analyst tours, tradeshow appearances and media meet-and-greets, and managing all aspects of product launches and review programs.

Megan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. 

About Wonacott Communications, LLC

Wonacott Communications, LLC is a full-service public relations and integrated communications agency that combines the experience and resources of a large firm with the personal touch, adaptability and dedication of a boutique practice.  Based in Los Angeles, WComms expertly orchestrates communications programs for publicly traded and privately owned companies in the digital media, online entertainment, lifestyle, corporate and technology spaces domestically and around the globe.  More information on WComms can be found at http://www.wonacottpr.com.