Public Relations Manager, NantWorks, LLC, All cities, CA
NantWorks, LLC -
All cities, CA,
US
Public Relations Manager
Date Posted: 2024-06-22
Job description
NantWorks (the "Company") is the parent company of various private and public entities that are changing how we work, live and play. We focus on three main categories: life sciences; energy & renewables; and media & technology. We invest in strategies that improve our core capabilities and in brand new industries, poised to change mankind for the better. By capturing tomorrow's opportunities through scientific processes and entrepreneurial philosophies, we are at the forefront of emerging high-growth technologies across a wide range of industries.
The Company is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date. If you require a medical or religious accommodation we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date. The Companymay also mandate that its employees receive vaccine boosters, and all accommodation laws will be followed.
About the Position:
NantGames began in 2018 as a small business venture within the larger NantWorks organization, to explore the idea of creating games and interactive media. Since then, the studio has grown to over 50+ remote employees and is developing its first game, MythWalker. We are looking to round out our team by adding a Public Relations Manager to lead the PR initiatives on our Go-to-Market Strategy to make our game a global success. This person will grow and nuture our consumer communications network, increase awareness of brand initiatives by developing and executing effective communication and media relation programs.
Essential Job Functions:
Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Qualifications:
Salary Range: $110,000 to $130,000 annually
This is the pay range the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting. Compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position.
We offer competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401k, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, 11 designated holidays, Paid Time-Off program, and Employee Assistance Program.
The Company is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date. If you require a medical or religious accommodation we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date. The Companymay also mandate that its employees receive vaccine boosters, and all accommodation laws will be followed.
About the Position:
NantGames began in 2018 as a small business venture within the larger NantWorks organization, to explore the idea of creating games and interactive media. Since then, the studio has grown to over 50+ remote employees and is developing its first game, MythWalker. We are looking to round out our team by adding a Public Relations Manager to lead the PR initiatives on our Go-to-Market Strategy to make our game a global success. This person will grow and nuture our consumer communications network, increase awareness of brand initiatives by developing and executing effective communication and media relation programs.
Essential Job Functions:
Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Public Relations Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive PR strategies alongside the brand team to build and support the awareness of the NantGame titles.
- Media Relations: Cultivate and manage relationships with key media contacts, industry influencers, and editors to secure strategic coverage and brand exposure. Seek high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media for various brand initiatives including global/national consumer promotions (pre-download bonus or partnership activations) new product introductions, promotion of brand pillars, and branded podcasts.
- Vendor/PR Agency Management: Assist in the finding of and lead the management of a global PR agencies, including weekly calls, reporting, editor product sends, and celebrity/influencer gifting.
- Brand Messaging: Develop and maintain a consistent and compelling brand message and strategy that aligns with our core values and resonates with our target audiences.
- Content Creation: Create engaging PR materials, press releases, and assist in the creation of visual content that supports PR initiatives.
- Team Collaboration: Work with the brand and community teams to assess/review assets meet messaging is on brand and meets PR standards.
- Event Management: Assist in the planning and execution of press events, including product launches, showroom events, and special promotions, to generate excitement and awareness around our brand.
- Budget Management: Efficiently manage the PR budget to ensure optimal resource allocation.
- Reporting and Analysis: Monitor the impact of PR campaigns, measure key performance indicators, and provide insights for continuous improvement.
- Additional duties as required or assigned by your manager
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of PR experience with a proven track record of successful PR campaigns, preferably in the video games or entertainment industries
- Robust relationships with media, influencers, and industry contacts.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in PR and media monitoring tools.
- Communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and at all levels of the organization.
- A strategic thinker who approaches challenges with thoughtfulness, drive, and appropriate urgency, who works well under pressure and thrives in adapting environments.
- Exceptional organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and quality standards.
Salary Range: $110,000 to $130,000 annually
This is the pay range the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting. Compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position.
We offer competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401k, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, 11 designated holidays, Paid Time-Off program, and Employee Assistance Program.