PR Assistant (PR Intern)
Tencent
Job Summary
This role supports all publicity activities for Tencent Games/Level Infinite game titles across mobile, console, and PC platforms. Responsibilities include gathering information from development teams, coordinating with various stakeholders, and collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, community, and legal teams to execute strategic PR tactics. The position requires a keen awareness of industry trends, business knowledge, and an understanding of key opinion leaders in the market.
Must Have
- Support the development and execution of PR plans suitable for content and platforms, including research
- Assist with media interviews and event arrangements and on-site support
- Collaborate with headquarters business units and IT departments to remove obstacles and find solutions for problem-solving
- Support the operation of O&O channels such as official websites
- Evaluate risks and devise countermeasures related to various initiatives, business decisions, and influencers
- Administrative tasks such as vendor invoice processing and document creation
- University or graduate degree
- Experience in PR, article writing, and/or marketing
- Mandatory Japanese conversation, writing, and editing skills
- Understanding of the domestic media landscape
- Experience operating websites (WordPress) and SNS
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate workflows from initiation to completion with team members
Good to Have
- Experience in the gaming, entertainment, or tech industry is a plus
- Business conversation in Chinese or English is preferred
Perks & Benefits
- Raises/bonuses
- Two days off per week (Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)
- Paid leave: prorated in the first year based on joining month, up to 22 days based on years of service
- New Year holidays (Dec 30 - Jan 3)
- Paid sick leave: 12 days/year (separate from paid leave)
- Various insurances (health, employment, workers' compensation, welfare pension, group term life, business accident comprehensive, group long-term disability income, overseas travel insurance)
- Various allowances (commuting up to 50,000 yen/month, communication up to 10,000 yen/month, self-development up to 20,000 yen/month, meal subsidy 1,800 yen/day for weekdays, regular health checkup up to 75,000 yen/year)
- Free drink corner
- Gift cards (twice a year for Obon and New Year, 20,000 yen/time)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Condolence and congratulatory payments
- Long service award/leave
Job Description
About the Hiring Team
Level Infinite is Tencent's global gaming brand. It is a global game publisher offering a comprehensive network of services for games, development teams, and studios around the world. We are dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play while building a community that fosters inclusivity, connection, and accessibility. Level Infinite also provides a wide range of services and resources to our network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the true potential of their games.
What the Role Entails
Support all publicity activities for Tencent Games/Level Infinite game titles (including mobile, console, and PC platforms). This involves gathering information from the development department, coordinating with various stakeholders, and collaborating cross-functionally with teams such as marketing, community, and legal to execute strategic tactics. Sensitivity to the latest industry trends, knowledge of the business industry, and understanding and analysis of opinion leaders and key figures shaping the market are essential.
- Support the development and execution of PR plans suitable for content and platforms, including research tasks.
- Assist with arrangements and on-site support during media interviews and events.
- Collaborate with headquarters business units and IT departments to remove obstacles and find solutions for problem-solving.
- Support the operation of O&O channels such as official websites.
- Evaluate risks and devise countermeasures related to various initiatives, business decisions, and influencers.
- Administrative tasks such as vendor invoice processing and document creation.
Who We Look For
- University or graduate degree. Majors related to the job (journalism, communication, international relations, political science, etc.) are preferred.
- Experience in PR, article writing, and/or marketing. Experience in the gaming, entertainment, or tech industry is a strong plus.
- Mandatory Japanese conversation, writing, and editing skills. Business conversation in Chinese or English is preferred.
- Understanding of the domestic media landscape, and experience operating websites (WordPress) and SNS.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and manage workflows from the initial stage to completion in conjunction with relevant team members.
- A proactive attitude to drive innovation and remove any obstacles to achieve goals.
- Ability to work comfortably in an environment with people from various nationalities and cultural backgrounds. Adaptable to any environment and confident in bringing about change.
Why Join Us?
Compensation
Annual salary: negotiable (with raises/bonuses)
- Consideration will be given to experience and skills, and compensation will be determined according to company regulations.
- For general employees, fixed overtime pay for 35 hours per month is included.
- For managerial positions, fixed overtime pay for 10 hours is included.
Working Hours and Holidays
Working hours: 09:30 ~ 18:30, Break time: 60 minutes
Flex-time available
Complete two days off per week (Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)
Paid leave: prorated in the first year based on joining month, up to 22 days based on years of service
New Year holidays (Dec 30 - Jan 3)
Paid sick leave: 12 days/year (granted separately from paid leave)
Benefits
Health insurance, employment insurance, workers' compensation insurance, welfare pension insurance, group term life insurance (GTL), business accident comprehensive insurance (GPA), group long-term disability income insurance (GLTD), overseas travel insurance
Commuting allowance (up to 50,000 yen/month), communication allowance (up to 10,000 yen/month), self-development allowance (up to 20,000 yen/month), meal subsidy 1,800 yen/day for working on weekdays, regular health checkup allowance (up to 75,000 yen/year once)
Free drink corner, gift cards (issued twice a year for Obon and New Year, 20,000 yen/time), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), condolence and congratulatory payments, long service award/leave
The policies stated in this job advertisement (including but not limited to salary, benefits, working conditions) may be adjusted according to the company's real-time policies.
Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent
As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.
Who we are
Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life for people around the world.
Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent
As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.