About the role
This Communications Strategist role is dedicated to a single, high-profile account spanning two global esports competitions, bringing together the world’s best players, Clubs, communities, and national teams across multiple game titles. As the Global Lead PR Agency, we work across product, publisher relations, commercial partnerships, marketing, and executive teams to deliver integrated communications campaigns.
This fast-paced position requires someone with a deep interest in and understanding of esports, including multiple game genres and the industry at large; a fiercely proactive mindset, and the confidence to be client-facing and own day-to-day delivery, supported by an experienced team.
Account Management
As part of the global team, driving day-to-day tactical execution for two global esports tournaments and acting as a key trusted contact for the client.
Working alongside and managing a network of PR agencies in key territories, helping them bring the campaign to their respective markets.
Anticipating client needs and potential roadblocks, proactively developing creative solutions and bringing them to the table before issues arise.
Managing complex, fast-moving workflows across multiple workstreams with the broader account team to ensure milestones are met and expectations are clearly communicated.
Overseeing activity reports and analysing media coverage and social sentiment to produce comprehensive, insightful coverage recaps that showcase the campaign’s global impact.
Media Relations, Writing & Pitching
Producing storylines and pitches, and independently taking them out to your network of specialist esports, gaming, B2B, and mainstream media contacts.
Crafting and refining core media materials, including press releases, media alerts, spokespeople briefing documents, and written Q&As.
Proactively identifying new opportunities, cultivating relationships with key journalists, and organising regular meetings to pitch stories.
Onsite Support
Providing critical, hands-on media and PR support during peak tournament and event windows.
Traveling and working onsite for key portions of the campaign, specifically between July and August and in November.
About you
You are looking to grow and are excited by the challenge of working on global communication campaigns in esports.
You ask the right questions, think strategically, and can identify opportunities throughout the campaign.
You are independent, can think of solutions to problems that arise in a fast-paced environment, and are confident in proposing them.
You have an instinct for a story, write compelling copy, think big ideas, ask sharp questions, and know how to draw out valuable insights from client conversations.
You have a passion and understanding of the global esports ecosystem – competitive games, publishers, Clubs, players, and tournaments.
Our offer
A place at the heart of global esports, working with a great team and the people shaping its future, with access to their ideas and experience that move the industry forward.
Weekly check-ins, quarterly KPIs and annual reviews supported by a tailored, personal development plan aimed at supporting your growth and ambitions.
Unlimited PTO – on top of the statutory days – for a sane and balanced approach to work and life.
4-day work week opt-in.
A dedicated training and personal development budget to help you further your skills.