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Our headquarters is where the gaming culture and Southern California lifestyle meet, creating a vibrant work environment that epitomizes our belief that every day should be well played. Daybreak San Diego is the home of Darkpaw Games, creators of the legendary EverQuest and EverQuest II games. This is also the home of Rogue Planet Games, developer of the award-winning MMOFPS PlanetSide 2.

The perks of working at Daybreak San Diego extend well beyond the beautiful weather in this prime location. Access to the local gym, as well as on-site fitness classes, game nights, and a strong appreciation for the local craft brew scene (we even turned one of our original game servers into an on-site kegerator) are just some of the ways that make working at Daybreak (San Diego) exciting! Working here is about being part of a community.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Communications Manager is responsible for media relations and social media management in the Marketing & Communications Department at Daybreak Games HQ reporting to the Director of Global Communications. This position will be responsible for:

  • Media & Influencer Relations

  • Develop and implement strategic media relations campaign strategy and messaging

  • Work closely with internal cross-functional teams to provide PR support for all major game updates and launches

  • Develop communications materials and ensure that it is consistent with the game's brand, including media alerts, press releases and more

  • Work with external agency on reaching out to organic influencers, media and beyond to arrange story placements on a national and global level

  • Social Media Management

  • Develop social media campaigns and strategy for Daybreak Games and its sub-studios' social media channels

  • Collaborate with the Community and Games teams to help maintain a robust social media calendar for the games to increase engagement

  • Employee Engagement

  • Support Director of Global Communications on internal communications protocols and initiatives that will foster employee morale and establish external partner relationships

  • Oversee and manage the Extra Life initiative and any other fundraising efforts with the community teams

  • Write and deliver internal newsletter quarterly

  • Disseminate industry news report daily

What craft expertise you'll have:

  • Tools/Technology /Knowledge

    • Required: Demonstrated experience with all types of social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc...) and social media tools (Hootsuite, Agorapulse)

    • Required: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, Teams)

Other Criteria

  • Years of Experience, Education, and/or Certification...

    • Required: 5+ years of experience leading PR and social media campaigns in the video game industry

    • Required: A degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent

  • Additionally, you should possess

    • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

    • Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving

    • Highly organized with strong attention to detail

    • Strong and established relationships with key members of the gaming and mainstream media

    • Experience managing internal team and third-party external agencies

    • Familiarity with online games on PC, console and / or mobile

    • In-depth knowledge of Daybreak games a strong plus

We invite you to get in the game with us and help us make exciting experiences!

About Daybreak San Diego and Rogue Planet Games:

Our headquarters is where gaming culture and the So Cal vibe collide; Creating a vibrant work environment that epitomizes our belief that every day should be well played. The perks of working at Daybreak San Diego extend well beyond the beautiful weather in this prime location. Board game nights, and a strong appreciation for the local craft brew scene (we even turned one of our original game servers into an on-site kegerator) are just some of the ways that working at Daybreak San Diego isn't just about having job; it's about being part of a community.

Exceptional employee benefits: 18 days PTO first year; Robust Medical, Dental, Vision insurance coverage for entire family; Company matched 401k vested immediately; Flex Spending Accounts, generous tuition reimbursements, ultra-creative environment, bring your dog to work with you.

Daybreak Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the Workplace.

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