Product PR Manager (вакансія неактивна)

About us:

WePlay Esports is a leading esports media holding company with key offices in the USA, China and Ukraine. The holding combines the best practices of esports, media and entertainment fields to provide cutting-edge products and services worldwide.

We improve our expertise in the field of international brands’ integration in esports. We create conditions for constructive dialogue between business and active, passionate audiences of players and fans.

About the role:

As a Product PR Manager you will be owning the whole PR activity where you will be required to dive deep into the product itself and provide your own initiatives, throughout directly reporting to the CEO. The product is about the most popular fighting disciplines: Tekken, Street Fighter, Smash Bros, MK. The main goal of the product is to popularize and develop fighting disciplines in the global gaming community through our website and mobile applications.

We expect from you to:

— Own and manage PR functions;
— Plan, implement and manage public relations programs;
— Develop proactive media relations;
— Create and develop online press office;
— Organize and regular update of the media list;
— Create news and media releases as required;
— Deliver and track news and media releases through PR software;
— Prepare and timely responses to media inquiries;
— Do press clippings and reports according to established PR metrics;
— Design and review the online content in media announcements and media kits;
— Monitor corporate image frequently and ensure it is in compliance with company brand;
— Check and manage content produced for website and social media channels;
— Measure and provide reports on each PR campaign;
— Build long-term relationships with all relevant stakeholders, such as tournament organizers, teams and players, esports media resources, etc.;
— Develop and implement media strategy, as needed;
— Collaborate within other departments, stakeholders when needed.

You are a fit if you have:

— 2+ years of experience in the PR field;
— Worked with products in EU or/and US markets;
— BSc/BA in PR, communications, journalism or similar relevant field;
— Proven track record of successful PR campaigns;
— Excellent spoken and written English;
— Ability to travel for business purposes;
— Outstanding organizational and time management skills;
— Ability to suggest solutions and ways forward when escalating questions;
— Ability to prioritize tasks and have excellent time management skills;
— Knowledge of the PR metrics;
— Experience of International Media Relations;

Would be a plus:

— Communication strategy knowledge is an advantage;
— Working with esports and IT-related media products;
— Background working in a cross-functional product team;
— Experience working with tight deadlines.

Social package includes:

— Office space with comfortable work conditions, various esports entertainment activities, and is within a 10-minute walk from “Osokorky” subway station;
— 18 days of paid leave and 12 days of sick leave per year, with a flexible schedule possibility and remote work;
— No dress code policy and low number of bureaucracy;
— Medical insurance after successful trial period completion (100% coverage, premium package);
— Up to 50% expense coverage for specialized training;
— Free English courses (with a native speaker);
— Corporate events (office CS:GO and Dota tournaments, WePlay! Esports birthday, Summer BBQ Party, New Year Party, Children’s Days);
— Gym partnership program for the gym located in the same building as the office;
— Life events (maternity/paternity leave, “Welcome Baby” Gift, wedding Time Off);
— You will have quarterly reviews to help you meet your goals and objectives, as well as 1-to-1 meetings with your lead to discuss work processes, and much more.