About this role
As KontrolFreeks’ Public Relations Senior Manager you will report to the Vice President of Marketing. The successful candidate will possess exceptional judgment and critical-thinking skills and the ability to be strategic, yet tactical with media relations. The Public Relations Senior Manager should garner positive media opportunities that keep KontrolFreek in the news while cultivating and maintaining media and industry relations.
Essential Functions:
Identify, develop and implement a strategic communications planCreate and deliver press releases, media relations content, by-line articles, presentations, company blog, web/social content and speaking proposalsConduct media outreach with successRespond to media inquiries and organize company press eventsMaintain brand integrity across all internal and external communicationAssist with monitoring and managing existing social media accountsManage speaking opportunities and awards programsServe as a company spokesperson as requiredEstablish and maintain positive relationships with press and industry partnersAssist with the writing and editing of marketing and promotional materialsCreate other relevant content across social and traditional channels
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field5+ years’ agency or client- side experience; agency experience preferredExceptional written and verbal communication skillsPrevious social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) experience preferredExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work efficiently and effectively within a collaborative, cross-functional environmentHighly organized self-starter comfortable working independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environmentStrong attention to detail and the ability to plan strategically and manage multiple tasks and projects in parallelProven ability to work well under pressure in a fluid, fast-paced team environment while meeting critical deadlinesProficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, plus the ability to quickly learn and work with the new systems and softwareInterest or experience in the Gaming industry a plus. Knowledge of video games preferred To Apply: Please respond to the job posting with a resume in Word format, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about the opportunity.