PR Partnership Manager (вакансія неактивна)

WePlay Esports is a leading esports media holding 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 an active, passionate audience of players and fans.

ABOUT ROLE:

As a PR Partnership Manager, you will be in charge of developing and implementation of an annual external communications, event marketing, and advocacy strategy to advance WePlay Holding brand identity

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Increase the visibility of WePlay Holding efforts through PR partnership with stakeholders and participation in industry events, exhibitions, conferences, awards, membership;
• Elevate WePlay Holding executives through proactive thought leadership including: bylines, award submissions, conferences and speaking engagements;
• Manage inbound events and plug-in requests;
• Mine with partners for cohesive content and storytelling opportunities;
• Oversee writing, content management, and design direction for WePlay Holding representatives across external events;
• Write and oversee the briefs and other documents to promote WePlay Holding representatives, especially during events and conferences;
• Assist the executives with creating targeted communication messages for business development opportunities during their keynote speaking at conferences, events, awards;
• Craft communications materials such as press releases, executive bios, and other marketing communications collateral as necessary;
• Manage annual calendar for plug-ins, keep it updated;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful launches;
• Create and oversee PR campaigns including media relations and outreach activities for WePlay Holding sponsors and partners in tight cooperation with Business Development team;
• Implement reciprocal marketing approach to gain better PR partnership and nurture mutually beneficial relations with stakeholders;
• Increase WePlay Holding brand awareness through CSR activities;
• Update the website content regularly or as needed with the latest updates (awards, key takeaways and highlights from the events, and announcement of the upcoming events);
• Cooperate with Corporate Social Media Unit and Internal Communications Manager to create holistic communication in company’s owned social media;
• Develop scopes of work and contracting with subcontractors for partnership events and activities;
• Stay up to date on the changing esports business landscape to apply ongoing knowledge of market trends, technology and best practices;
• Monitor and evaluate PR partnership outcomes, provide quarterly reports to the CCO.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of one year of experience in the communications field, planning, writing, editing, and producing communications through a variety of print and online media;
• Experience working with networks/membership organizations and conference planning preferred;
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to convey messages through clear and concise writing;
• Ability to multitask, remain calm and organized under pressure, and supervise multiple contractors is required;
• Strong attention to detail is required;
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team player who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical initiatives;
• Ukrainian/Russian — fluent (native);

• English — Advanced+;
• Work experience in PR or event marketing agency would be a plus

BENEFITS AT WEPLAY ESPORTS:

• Office space with comfortable work conditions, various esports entertainment activities, and is within a 10-minute walk from “Osokorky” subway station;
• 18 workdays of paid leave and 12 workdays 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;
• Fee English courses (with a native speaker);
• Corporate events (office CS:GO and DOTA tournaments);
• Life events (maternity/paternity leave, “welcome baby” gift, wedding time off);
• You will have a mentor and 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.