Who We Are Telltale is a new breed of interactive entertainment company that is ideally positioned to capture a significant share of the fastest-growing market segment in the game industry. The company was founded in 2004 by three game development veterans, each with over a decade of leadership experience in the entertainment, game, and online industries. The founders' experience culminated at LucasArts Entertainment Company (LEC), developer of Star Wars and Indiana Jones games, as well as seven of the all-time top 20 games in the adventure genre.
Our Goals Telltale is poised to become the interactive equivalent of a broadcast television channel. We have already begun to accomplish this by creating, developing, and publishing multiple video game series based upon popular stories and characters. The company's goal is to be the leader in interactive episodic storytelling.
Telltale Public Relations manages the "voice" and communications of the company with the editorial, fan and business communities. The Public Relations Manager will drive both strategic plans for press communications (working with Marketing, Web and Senior Management), as well as daily contact with gaming, enthusiast, and mainstream press: coordinating coverage, distributing review copies, arranging interviews and in-person demos, distributing assets, answering questions, and serving as a reliable, approachable, and helpful contact the press can turn to for any information they may need. Public Relations is also responsible for maintaining and building Telltale’s press database, creating press and marketing materials (press releases, asset discs, fact sheets, etc.), planning and participating in press events, and coordinating Telltale's trade show presence.
Unlike some game companies with only a few big game releases each year, Telltale typically releases a new game episode at least once a month and periodically has multiple series running concurrently. The PR Manager must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to work quickly in a fast-paced environment with multi-disciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
Work with marketing and web teams to develop and execute public relations plans relating to new series announcements, game launches, and ongoing outreach efforts – with a specific focus on online vehicles
Serve as day-to-day liaison between press and company
Write and distribute press releases, media alerts, and other company statements
Pitch and facilitate interviews, review/preview articles, and other press coverage
Create and distribute corporate collateral, review materials, and game assets
Maintain and build press database
Set up and attend trade shows, press appointments, press events and game demos
Manage PR agency and other third-party vendors to ensure cost effectiveness and efficient execution of initiatives
Work with internal departments to ensure consistency and clarity of communications
Assist with creation of community assets such as blogs, newsletters, and forums
Assist with marketing, publishing, and web initiatives as needed
Essential Skills and Experience
2-5 years experience in public relations
Experienced in the planning and execution of product launches, with an emphasis on online / downloadable products
Specialized experience with online outlets – online press vehicles, blogs, social networking media
Proven track record working collaboratively in a team environment
Able to tailor written materials to a variety of audiences (business-oriented, press, customer / community, etc.)
Able to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities while achieving launch goals
Strong problem-solving, budgeting and cost analysis skills and decision-making ability
Outgoing, assertive, pro-active PR ace, with high energy for pitching, pursuing and securing best placements – high quantity, quality and consistency
Organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management skills
Excellent written, verbal and inter-personal communication skills
Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Photoshop
Preferred Skills and Experience
1 or more years of PR in video games or entertainment categories desired
Experience with episodic / downloadable games a plus
Experience with Acrobat, InDesign, and Premiere a plus
Enthusiastic about video game / entertainment industry a plus
If interested, please send your resume, salary requirements, and earliest start date to jobs@telltalegames.com?subject=Public Relations">jobs@telltalegames.com with the subject "Public Relations". Please be aware that you must be legally qualified to work in the United States to be considered for this position.
Telltale Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by Federal, State or local law.
