Senior Public Relations Manager, PlayStation
$183.2-274.8k
1+ day a week in office (San Mateo, CA)
Gaming and digital entertainment provider
Open for applications
Gaming and digital entertainment provider
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$183.2-274.8k
1+ day a week in office (San Mateo, CA)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create a gaming experience without barriers that fits the needs of players of all abilities.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate is a strategic, creative, and, most importantly, a collaborative individual who can develop and lead groundbreaking PR programs and campaigns that deliver impactful media coverage results on a global basis
- You are a strong writer, diligent and experienced fostering relationships with media and other influencers
- Expertise with leading product launches, review programs, events, and other PR-related tactics is required
- You are a confident and composed story-teller who demonstrates both critical thinking and creativity, while staying on top of trends in gaming, digital entertainment and technology
- The desired candidate will possess at least 10+ years of Public Relations experience working directly with media and representing consumer and/or tech brands
- Experience managing projects and the ability to work collaboratively with others across a large global organization
- Highly skilled at building relationships with traditional media and content creators
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, presentation and interpersonal skills are a must
- Consistent track record of developing and executing creative and strategic PR plans, securing coverage, and leveraging social media channels
- Keen interest in video games and knowledge of the gaming industry would be a plus
- Agency experience preferred
What the job involves
- The SIE Global Communications team is looking for a dedicated, results-driven Public Relations (PR) professional to drive PR strategy and execution for PlayStation hardware platforms and network services, while shaping a positive narrative for the overall PlayStation brand
- Based in our Global HQ in San Mateo, you will play a central role in communicating the company’s innovation story across gaming and entertainment
- The Senior PR Manager will work across our hardware and network portfolio, including our console business, hardware accessories and network services, as well as key brand initiatives
- Develop comprehensive PR plans and manage key tactics, such as media outreach, messaging development, event coordination, speaking opportunities, and coverage reporting
- Foster and expand relationships with key media to secure compelling coverage, with a particular focus on consumer and mainstream media outlets
- Work across a global organization to create integrated communications campaigns in partnership with key stakeholders, including counterparts in Marketing, Product, and Partner Relations
- Manage up and report back to supervisor and Communications Leadership team as appropriate on key areas, including strategic plans, project status, internal challenges, product updates, and issues
- Offer strategic counsel to product stakeholders and handle crisis communications as needed
- Leverage best-in-class tools and processes to foster new ideas and devise solutions to department-wide improvements as needed
- Lead and contribute to broader Communications department initiatives and general media programs
Our take
Since the release of the PS1 in 1994, PlayStation has been a consistent leader in the video gaming market. Its consoles are iconic in the gaming community - Playstation has produced both the top-selling and fastest-selling console of all time - and the company is still pushing boundaries. Its current flagship - the PS5 - promises to revolutionize gaming, featuring new technology that will create improvements across the board.
As well as its consoles, PlayStation has also developed online services, connecting its users and giving them access to diversified media. A PlayStation can be used for a huge range of activities - from Netflix to guided workouts - which has led to the expansion of the company's audience over time and across generations.
PlayStation faces competition in its field from the likes of Microsoft, with its Xbox range, and PC gaming, which has been becoming more popular in recent years. Regardless, PlayStation shows no signs of slowing down. The upcoming implementation of in-game ads in free games looks to significantly increase revenue, and the wider PlayStation gaming experience also appears to be evolving from plans to launch live service games in upcoming years.
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Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Flexible working policy (remote working, flexible hours)
- Free fruit every day in our offices
- On-site free gym (London & Liverpool)
- On-site subsidised cafés
- On-site bar (Thursdays & Fridays, London & Liverpool)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye care assistance
- x2 volunteering days each year
- Group pension plan
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
- Discretionary days off over Christmas and summer
- Free giveaways of select first party products and services
- Discounts on PlayStation products
- Discounts on Sony products
- Access to other corporate discounts
Company HQ
East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
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Leadership
Jim Ryan
(CEO, not founder)Ryan joined Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe (SIEE) in 1994. Taking over as SIEE president in 2011, he later moved on to head of global sales and marketing at SIE in April 2016. Ryan has served as deputy president of SIE since January 2018, before being appointed CEO in February 2019.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at PlayStation
- We're proud to celebrate diversity at PlayStation
- Our Employee Resource groups, including Women@PlayStation, REPRESENT@PlayStation, Wellbeing@PlayStation, and our award-winning LGBTQ+ group, Pride@PlayStation, actively promote inclusion in the workplace and beyond
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