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Media Relations Rep at Japanese Video Game Publisher

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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