Job Title: Manager, Public Relations
Reports To: Senior Director, External Communications
Department: Communications
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Summary:
Square Enix, the company behind some of the world’s most popular action and RPG brands, including FINAL FANTASY, KINGDOM HEARTS and Life is Strange, is seeking a motivated and creative Public Relations professional to join our team. The right candidate will have the demonstrated ability to work in a fast-moving, dynamic organization and have a track record of generating top results. They will excel at both developing and executing winning communications plans with precision.
The candidate will possess a deep understanding of traditional and digital media strategies, as well as the latest trends in marketing and strategic communications.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute high-impact, creative PR campaigns for the North American/LATAM region
- Maintain strong relationships with game enthusiast media and beat reporters at top-tier media outlets
- Work cross-functionally as the North American PR expert, driving successful game launches for titles across the Square Enix portfolio
- Manage external PR agencies to drive campaign execution in North America/LATAM
- Write and edit press releases, pitches, PR plans, and related materials
- Drive PR strategy for titles across the Square Enix game portfolio
- Plan digital and physical events for the company’s high-profile games
- Keep current on trends, issues, and news about the business and consumer sides of the video game industry
- Successfully managed complex, fast-moving, and unexpected communications challenges and reactive media issues
- Other related duties as required
Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum 4-6 years of Public Relations experience
- Knowledge of AP writing style
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
- Work experience with international corporations and Live Services, a plus
Competencies, Skills and Attributes:
- Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to manage several projects with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent written communication and public speaking skills
- Independent worker (i.e., takes the initiative and works well with little supervision)
- Flexibility to work outside core business hours as needed, such as to interface with international teams
- Able to travel both domestically and internationally
- Passion for gaming
- Conversational Japanese language skills are not mandatory, but they are a plus
Square Enix America
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