Job opportunity at ICO Partners: German PR Executive for Video Games

ICO is hiring again! We’re looking for a native German experienced PR executive with equal amounts of writing skill, good contact network, creative flair and love of video games. Prior PR/marketing experience is required, but the role could also suit someone with a different background in online communications, like a community or social media manager.

If this sounds like you, and you’re interested in joining a small, fun-loving (but hard-working) team based in Brighton, please send your CV to jobs@icopartners.com and/or drop us a line for more info.

Here are the specifics of the job:

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Who we are: ICO Partners Ltd., a small but fast-growing online games services consultancy and PR agency based in Brighton, UK. Find out all about us at www.icomedia.eu.

Who we need: A flexible, experienced and motivated communications professional with a passion for video games.

Skills and requirements:

• Native German speaker with very strong spoken and written communication skills
• Minimum 3 year’s experience in a position involving direct contact with the media
• A background in PR, journalism, social media or community management is desirable
• Deep understanding of the German games media and industry
• Proven organisational and planning skills, including PR planning and strategy
• Self-motivated approach to work; ability to work to short deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to work with and analyse data, as well as report writing
• Experience working in multicultural teams and across languages
• Additional language skills are a plus
• Skills and experience in online marketing or social media is a strong plus
• And last, but not least – A genuine experience and passion for video games

Responsibilities:

• Managing relationships with journalists across selected European territories with primary care for German-speaking media
• Working closely with clients to create and implement PR plans, schedules and communications
• Drafting and translating press releases and media alerts
• Developing and updating media lists and contact databases
• Participating in daily media relations tasks, including media outreach, collection and analysis of press coverage, reporting, organization of events, interviews and promotions
• Assisting with market research projects
• Participating in product testing as required

Remuneration : TBD

Location:  Brighton, UK
Reports to:  PR manager
Hours:  Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Contact:  jobs@icopartners.com