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Plan of Attack is an international communications agency focused solely on the promotion of Video Games. Featuring a team of experienced communications specialists, former journalists, and biz dev specialists. Plan of Attack has a firm understanding of what sells, how to sell it, who to sell it to, and when it’s best to reach out to media and influencers.
Candidates must be highly motivated, self-starters with experience or a strong interest in video games, media and influencer relations, campaign strategy, and writing. As we have a remote office setup, the candidate must exhibit the necessary discipline and diligence required to successfully achieve work objectives without micromanaging. We are open to someone joining us who is passionate about video games and wants to make a career move into the industry.
The role will contribute to delivering impactful PR and influencer campaigns from inception through to delivery for our clients (developers, publishers, and technology companies). Candidates will be building relationships and securing coverage with international media and influencers that cover the video games sector.
Additional responsibilities include regular coverage tracking for our client roster. First drafting of press releases to submit for feedback to the Account team. Assisting in the distribution, reporting, analysis, and evaluation of PR campaigns.
As a Plan of Attack advocate, always act courteously and professionally in email exchanges, at trade shows, and during dialogue with media contacts and clients. Ability to write emails and client communications coherently, free of spelling mistakes, and in the recommended type font and size.
You must have a university degree or similar relevant experience, excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with a passionate interest in video games and the games industry. A highly organised candidate with excellent planning & analytical skills.
An avid watcher of streamed or VOD video games content on YouTube and Twitch would be highly desired, together with an interest in a variety of games from AAA to indie releases, including knowledge of which influencers cover what.
High proficiency in social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, using these channels for both brand/IP engagement and as an outreach tool to influencers is a must.
The role will be 100% home working based. Plan of Attack will provide computer hardware, but the employee will need a stable and reliable internet connection.