BerlinRosen is hiring a

Web3 Account Director, Gaming Public Relations

ABOUT BERLINROSEN

BerlinRosen is a leading national public relations and strategic communications firm named one of America's best PR agencies by Forbes. We deliver high impact media, digital strategy and advertising to top organizations and companies across a variety of industries and sectors including advocacy organizations, global tech companies, major real estate developers and progressive political candidates. BerlinRosen was founded in 2005 by Valerie Berlin and Jonathan Rosen and has grown to a staff of more than 300 with offices in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles.

People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. BerlinRosen is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

ABOUT THE DIGITECH TEAM

BerlinRosen’s Gaming, Digital Entertainment & Life>

The DigiTech team adds to the rapidly expanding Tech and Innovation practice that represent leading companies, nonprofits and organizations defining the future of technology, entertainment, finance, work, education, media, and urban innovation. The team is uniquely positioned to build and execute omnichannel PR experiences across the vastness of the gaming, digital entertainment and consumer technology industries, along with the knowledge and capabilities to anticipate, plan for and react to the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies like blockchain and the metaverse.

Read more on BerlinRosen’s vision for the future of games PR here.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We are seeking an Account Director of Gaming PR. The Account Director will develop client strategy, manage staff to drive an overall work plan, lead day-to-day client relations, conceptualize pitches and media placements, and play an active role in business development. You will contribute to business development and to creating a positive culture internally that motivates, supports and inspires junior staff. Ideal candidates have experience working with gaming clients at a PR firm and have demonstrated experience setting up staff for success. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about emerging tech, digital entertainment and gaming.

Note: This role is remote, but will require a presence in Los Angeles, CA. Staff will be requested to visit our clients and attend in-person events. Proof of vaccination is required for on-site tasks.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

As an Account Director, Gaming PR, you will:

• Set the direction on large-scale strategic planning and execution efforts with multiple client leads across dozens of product launches, product reviews, trade shows, press conferences, feature stories, executive bylines, measurement/reporting needs and more
• Lead smart, proactive, and thoughtful high-touch daily client communications with the same client leads, juggling competing priorities (through regular calls and in-person meetings/presentations)
• Partner closely with agency leads to develop robust strategy plans, reports, updates, and other presentation materials for the broader client team
• Directly manage a team of 2-4 junior staff (in addition to interns), keeping a very close eye on quality control and ensuring client deliverables are smart, thoughtful, on-time and error-free
• Work closely with our leadership on overall account management and capacity planning, ensuring client objectives are regularly met, our work is completed effectively and the team is run efficiently
• Help our practice win new business and proactively expand our relationships in the gaming sector
• Stay up-to-date with consumer technology and gaming media trends and leverage relationships with leading national and local outlets to maintain regular coverage
• Lead planning for product launches, strategic partnerships, and events

Essential skills:

• 6+ years of experience in gaming and digital entertainment PR in a client-facing and leadership role, or in-house, with at least 1 year of formal or informal staff management experience
• Can conceptualize, develop and produce strategic client plans, client recommendations, and media approach roadmaps that will be shared with the client, executives, and partners
• Must be well versed in producing dynamic, highly visual Powerpoint presentations
• Basic design skills to create flow charts, timelines, etc. are required, and advanced graphic skills are a plus!
• Ability to Internalize client and staff input to deliver initial strategies on their own, further honing and developing client plans based on edits and guidance from senior members of the team to produce excellent final results
• Has a strong news savvy and knowledge of the media covering gaming or consumer electronics
• Has a strong track record handling multiple assignments at once, working quickly and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

WORKING AT BERLINROSEN

BerlinRosen will make sure that you have what you need to excel in your role, including:

• A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement committed to helping all staff develop and grow
• A competitive salary based on leading market rates
• 100% coverage of Health, Dental, and Vision insurance monthly premiums
• Company Sponsored Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K with a 4% employer match with no vesting period
• Generous paid time off in which we encourage staff to take sufficient time for self-care
• 11 paid bank holidays
• Pre-tax commuter benefits via WageWorks
• Mobile Phone Reimbursement
• A stipend to support your work-from-home setup

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