PR Manager

We are looking for an experienced PR Manager to join our team in Frankfurt.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage public relations programs that include overall plans for product publicity through mainstream print, online and broadcast media. Develop and enhance relationships with press and external partners.
• Create and maintain a favorable public image by communicating developments.
• Coordinate the organization, creation and distribution of assets and marketing material to external partners and press. This includes managing the approval and distribution process for screenshots, concept art, renders, videos, etc.
• Manage the PR calendar. This includes coordinating interviews between press and key staff.
• Research, write and edit all press materials including press releases, fact sheets, pitch letters, Q&As, media alerts, speaking points and presentations.
• Develop a strong partnership with internal game teams.
• Ensure a consistent message on product and feature development to the press and respond to media inquiries in timely and professional manner and act as an important spokesperson for the game teams.
• Manage and grow an internal library of Crytek product press coverage.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of public relations work experience.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in journalism, English or communications preferred
• At least 3 years of video game industry experience.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Established interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to balance and blend various departmental needs and views into effective PR strategies.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment with diverse personalities.
• Ability to make decisions and engage in innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of Public Relations.
• Willing to accept and provide direction, work well under pressure, and handle multiple tasks while maintaining consistent high-quality standards.
• Demonstrates a desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Willing to relocate to Frankfurt, Germany.

Your professional development is important to us, so we have laid out a career plan to help you progress towards your goals and objectives.

To help you get settled, we provide you with a fully furnished company apartment during your first three months in Frankfurt.

We offer a relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family.

You can expect extensive assistance with visa, work permits, and communication with authorities during the relocation process, as well as help settling into Germany (e.g. setting up appointments with banks, government agencies, schools, landlords, finding apartments etc.).

Discover Frankfurt by bus, tram and metro – free of charge.

A healthy body is a healthy mind. We offer a membership at the premium gym chain Fitness First in Germany. Work out, join group fitness classes, or relax in the wellness facilities.

We truly embody diversity at Crytek. With employees from over 42 different countries, we define ourselves by our cultural diversity.

Understanding the local culture will make your stay abroad more enjoyable, and Crytek supports that by offering German language courses for you and your family.

Join us on our exciting company events, including new starter breakfasts, summer and winter parties, our annual trip to Gamescom in Cologne, and many more!

We are all gamers: stay connected and play games with your colleagues at our remote gaming parties.

At our Frankfurt office you can enjoy 24 days of vacation per year, and every 2 years you get 1 more (up to a maximum of 28 days). You will also have on average 10 public holidays on top of the days you take off. If you are working from another country, local standards apply.