Job Description
Blizzard Entertainment seeks a seasoned public relations (PR) manager with excellent writing skills to join our PR team. We are looking for a focused, detail-oriented person who can multitask efficiently and work comfortably in a deadline-driven environment and in a multi-national entity. The ideal candidate is flexible and can adapt quickly to diverse cultures, and changing goals and objectives. This person is also highly organized, and able to work independently while contributing to the goals of a team. Strong proficiency in English and / or Korean, with clear, concise communications skills and a passion for Blizzard Entertainment games are essential requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the execution of product publicity through pre-launch, launch, and post-launch phases.
• Provide counsel to leadership regarding incoming media requests.
• Manage PR staff of associates and coordinators.
• Write and edit press releases, corporate communications, and online materials about Blizzard Entertainment products and the company.
• Correspond with the press as a representative of Blizzard Entertainment as needed.
• Conduct worldwide press tours or additional travel as necessary.
• Conduct efficient interviews of Blizzard Entertainment’s developers to gather data for written assignments.
• Answer written interview questions about Blizzard Entertainment products for domestic and international press.
• Write articles and news blurbs for domestic and international Blizzard Entertainment web sites.
• Maintain Blizzard Entertainment’s public relations style guide.
• Demo Blizzard Entertainment games to press when needed.
• Desired Skills & Experience

Requirements

• Strong media relations background with proven placement results
• Experience in managing a team of PR professionals
• Able to communicate effectively in English, and possess a mid-level proficiency in Korean communications as well
• Able to quickly compose and edit a variety of creative and business-oriented texts that meet company standards, on deadline
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills, while maintaining an ability to always stay focused on the work at hand
• Able to confidently communicate about Blizzard Entertainment products with both the press and the public
• Must demonstrate extensive knowledge of games and the game industry
• Extremely detail-oriented and driven to consistently meet deadlines
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or Business, or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 7 years PR or journalism experience
• Must possess the ability to organize thoughts and make decisions under time constraints and a full work load
• Strong team player, able to balance and blend various department needs and views into effective product-PR strategy and work with other teams to complement and support each other’s plans and objectives

Pluses

• Good presentation skills
• Passionate gamer
• Very organized and possess excellent time-management skills
• Crisis-management