PR Manager, Mobile - Activision (Finance)

Job Title: PR Manager, Mobile - Activision

Requisition ID: R025782

Job Description:
Your Mission

Activision Publishing is currently hiring for a PR Manager, Mobile, to join the Call of Duty franchise. We're looking for an experienced communications professional to join our team helping us tell our stories and engage with our community of mobile players around the world. The position requires strong organizational skills as well as an ability to work independently in a fast-moving team dynamic and evolving landscape. Skills such as data-driven analytics, attention to detail, creativity and strong cross-functional communications will be crucial toward success.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of direct PR experience as well as being social media-savvy, experienced with entertainment properties, knowledgeable of mobile games, and most of all a passion for games, including Call of Duty.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Execute global Call of Duty: Mobile PR communication plans
• Represent the communications team as the day-to-day contact cross-functionally with internal teams, partners, agencies and regional teams on plan executions, updates and changes
• Draft PR materials, including product messaging, talking points, fact sheets
• Assist in media training, staff press briefings and interviews and serve as point of contact with press interactions
• Help craft creative storytelling concepts, press pitches and follow through on earned media opportunities
• Identify potential PR opportunities for recommendation
• Lead PR measurement and analysis tracking to deliver timely, relevant and insight recaps and reporting internally
• Stay plugged into the latest trends across mobile games
• Ability to manage a multiple priorities and real-time communication needs

Player Profile

• Minimum 8 years of PR experience, experience in entertainment, tech, gaming, mobile games is preferred
• Detailed-oriented, deadline-driven, multi-tasking and adaptability
• Team player able to successfully liaise and communicate laterally across team and functional stakeholders as well as regionally with teams around the world
• Appetite for all things digital and social, up to date on the latest platforms and technologies, as well as a desire to identify opportunities for real-time, issues-driven communications
• Proactive self-starter and hungry to roll-up sleeves to complete project needs
• Solid written and verbal communication skills; experienced with press and earned media pitches
• Detail-oriented, self-directed skills including ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, including adaptability to fluid situations and last-minute changes
• Experience in multicultural environment, global entertainment releases
• Knowledge and/or familiarity with Call of Duty, video games and mobile games, a plus
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Working knowledge of social platforms and associated analytics programs and tools such asSprinklr, Meltwater, Cision
• Bachelor's degree in creative writing, communications, journalism, public relations, or marketing
• Experience working with influencers a plus

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our "press start" is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We're not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we're forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.

We're in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater - this could be your opportunity to level up.

Ready to Activate Your Future?

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/ .

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $87,480.00 - $161,910.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.