Account Executive - Video Games
About us
We’re a fast-growing London-based agency specialising in video games, technology and brand communications. We manage global consumer campaigns in exciting sectors such as esports, launching games and hardware, managing conferences, working with prolific YouTubers and running events and tournaments. We need someone amazing to help us build, maintain and grow the reputation of our clients.
About the role
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Account Executive with experience in the gaming industry to join our team. The ideal candidate will work across huge brands, with the biggest companies in esports and the video games industry. From writing to creating strategic campaigns, this is an exciting opportunity to learn and grow with our agency. We are looking for a hard-working, motivated self-starter who has a passion for esports and video games.
Responsibilities
- Day to day communications activity including brainstorming, feature research, coverage/clippings reporting, monitoring event schedules and weekly activity reports
- Assisting with campaign planning whilst effectively implementing all aspects of a media relations programme – pitching stories, organising interviews, event management support, photography shoots, tracking and collating coverage
- Assisting with the creation of story pitches, press releases, case studies and articles
- Maintaining excellent relationships with media, including writers, reviewers, and influencers
- Scheduling team/client meetings/conference calls as directed by the team Account Manager/Director, and ensuring agendas are created and delivered in advance
- Taking meeting minutes and issuing post-meeting reports/actions
- Ensuring client reports are completed and delivered on time
- Maintenance of press and analyst databases
Key Job Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years’ communications experience within the video games industry and/or esports space
- A passion for the video games and esports industry
- Strategic mindset with previous campaigns including planning to launch
- Excellent writing skills
- A good understanding of the media landscape, alongside previous media target list creation and pre-seed strategy
- Strong relationships within entertainment, specialist and lifestyle press with proven placement results
- Willingness to travel
- A motivated and organised team player with excellent people skills
