Media Relations Rep at Japanese Video Game Publisher

A well-established Japanese video game publishing company in Orange County is currently looking for a qualified Media Relations Rep to their Marketing Team who LOVES games and gaming!

• Japanese Video Game/Anime Publishing company
• Location: Santa Ana, CA
• Media Relations Rep
• Salary: 38-62K plus bonus
• Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 9AM-6PM
• Full-Time/Direct-Hire with competitive benefits
  

Job Responsibilities:

• Writing Press Blasts and Releases to be sent out via mailer across publications
• Speak on behalf of the company to press members and sometimes the general public
• Pursue opportunities to utilize developer’s talent for securing coverage
• Report on efficacy of various campaigns and efforts with press
• Research and evaluate competitors in the field of advertising for games
• Assist the Marketing Manager in creating schedules for titles pertaining to PR activities
• Working alongside first party partners to request and distribute materials such as review codes and latest trailers
• Work with partners to support titles in collaborative efforts

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (Communication, Marketing, Advertising or related)
• Good base of knowledge for gaming industry personalities and publications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
• Comfort with video game concepts, terms, and gameplay (in particular RPGs).
• Able to travel to events as necessary.
• Comfortable in tackling multiple projects at once
• Comfort in reporting to multiple levels in either oral or report-form
• Japanese language skill is a plus