This fulltime position focusing on Video Games and Convergent Media requires a minimum of 4 years of legit experience in public relations and influencer relations for video games at a PR agency or in-house at a publisher or developer. Bonus points (given in the form of quirky jokes, games codes and an occasional box of donuts) for applicants that have experience working with digital entertainment/media, social media, and technology companies that are driving their respective markets forward.

Strong consideration will be given to applicants with experience working with B2C and B2B clients/accounts (candidates with strong background in B2B communications for video games industry clients will be given special consideration).

Here are some additional qualifications to apply for this position:

• Ability to manage multiple projects from conception to completion, by anticipating challenges and ensuring deadline and budget adherence
• Awesome strategic, critical and creative thinking; you will play a major role in creation of communications plans and goals and manage against them
• Experience developing and managing social media in communications programs
• Outstanding writing skills for public relations. You will be writing press releases, media plans, press kit materials, media pitches, etc., and editing the work of others
• Direct experience in pitching both national and regional media in all verticals, and can demonstrate past success; must have solid video games media contacts and relationships
• The ability to work well with limited supervision; integrity and accountability are a must
• Experience managing a team; ability to motivate, coach and consistently provide feedback to junior staff

And, last but not least, have a pleasant personality and a great sense of humor. Be easy to work with, creative and fun!

What we offer:

• Collaborative, creative environment
• Lots of supported independence with room to grow
• Competitive benefits package that includes salary, insurance, 401k, generous time off policy and bonus potential
• Cool clients with fun games, products and programs

If you are interested, please send a resume and a compelling cover letter, complete with your salary history and a clear statement on why you would be the perfect person to join this team, to hello@wonacottpr.com. Please have “SAE Position” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

Wonacott Communications, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.