Sep 18, 2022
Our ideal Influencer & Media (PR) Specialist will have started building a global network of gaming media and influencer contacts, be highly motivated and able to think outside the box. They will be enthusiastic about getting our PC & Console titles in front of, and supported by, the gaming media and influencers around the world and have no problem jumping in front of a camera to livestream our games and show them off!
What you tell your friends you do
“I’m the face of Kwalee’s amazing PC and console games!”
What you will really be doing
Assisting the Influencer and Media team to develop and execute strategies to establish Kwalee’s PC and console titles among gaming media & influencers around the world.
Assisting the Community and Social Media team to livestream our games and promote them to the community.
Helping maintain a global network of tiered and prioritised gaming media and influencers, building rapport and creating strong working relationships.
Becoming a recognised figure in the media & influencer landscape for Kwalee’s PC & Console games.
Establishing Kwalee as a recognised curator of premium third-party PC & Console games amongst media, influencers and other tastemakers.
Leading outreach to influencers across various platforms and making it easier for them to play Kwalee games.
How you will be doing this
You’ll be part of an agile, multidisciplinary and creative team and work closely with them to ensure the best results.
You'll think creatively and be motivated by challenges and constantly striving for the best.
You’ll work with cutting edge technology, if you need software or hardware to get the job done efficiently, you will get it. We even have a robot!
Team
Our talented team is our signature. We have a highly creative atmosphere with more than 200 staff where you’ll have the opportunity to contribute daily to important decisions. You’ll work within an extremely experienced, passionate and diverse team, including veterans Jason Falcus (developer) and Max Everingham (publisher).
Skills and requirements
Previous experience promoting products and services (preferably in an entertainment sector)
Ability to conceptualise and execute effective media strategies and ‘stories’ to promote to gaming media and influencers
A passion for games and knowledge of industry trends and key players
Interested in gaming influencer trends, the successful candidate will use this mindset to assist with influencer outreach for new titles
Experience in establishing meaningful KPIs and metrics to monitor performance of the Influencer & Media team’s work and ability to report to senior management in a concise and timely manner.
Interested in gaming PR and media trends, familiarity with industry standards such as the Barcelona Principles..
Strong task management skills, ability to prioritize and work to deadlines across multiple projects.
Willingness to get behind the camera to livestream and otherwise promote our games via video and social media.
We offer
In addition to a competitive salary we also contribute to your pension, offer private medical cover and life assurance
Creative Wednesdays! (Design and make your own games every Wednesday)
A dog friendly office - bring your favourite pooch! (There’s dog-free areas too)
Hybrid model available depending on the department and the role
Access to on site gym - no more skiving!
25 days of paid holidays plus bank holidays
Relocation support available
VISA Sponsorship available
Great work-life balance with flexible working hours
Quarterly team building days - work hard, play hard!
Entertainment area with consoles, pool table, tennis table and darts!
Monthly employee awards
Free snacks, fruit and drinks
Kwalee is one of the world’s leading multiplatform game publishers and developers, with well over 750 million downloads worldwide for our mobile hits. Alongside this, we also have a growing PC and Console department of incredible pedigree that is on the hunt for great new titles to join TENS!, Eternal Hope, Die by the Blade and Scathe. This role would be in our PC and Console department (PCC) with responsibility for global activity.
Founded in 2011 by David Darling CBE, a key architect of the UK games industry who previously co-founded and led Codemasters for many years, our team also includes legends such as Andrew Graham (creator of the Micro Machines series) and Jason Falcus (programmer of classics including NBA Jam) alongside a growing and diverse team of global gaming experts. Everyone contributes creatively to Kwalee’s success, with all employees eligible to pitch their own game ideas on Creative Wednesdays, and we’re proud to have built our success on this inclusive principle. Could your idea be the next global hit?