EMEA PR & Communications Executive

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.

Part of the Japanese Bandai Namco group, we are known for bringing many entertainment's top franchises to market such as PAC-MAN™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, ACE COMBAT™, DARK SOULS™, and ELDEN RING™, as well as European led projects such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™.

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe has 15 international offices with operations in 50 countries and is headquartered in Lyon, France’s capital of gastronomy, located at the intersection of two rivers, creating a lively peninsula at its center. 

Our company's motto is ‘Fun for all into the future’, join Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe’s family now to be part of that journey!

Within Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe Headquarters, and under the responsibility of the Senior EMEA PR & Communications Manager, you will join the EMEA Communication & Community Engagement department.

As an EMEA PR & Communications Executive, your main role is to coordinate with all stakeholders to provide the best possible level of service to the central and territory teams, to execute top-class Product PR campaigns and enhance Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe’s visibility and favourable company image.

Your main responsibilities include (non-exhaustive list):

• Participate to the development of the EMEA communication strategy across our video game portfolio, including media relations and influencer tactics
• Provide ongoing support to the EMEA PR team members
• Work closely in collaboration with all EMEA teams (marketing, production, events, digital, etc.) as well as with local territory PR/Comms managers
• Provide all required assets (press releases, screenshots, b-roll, trailers, builds, etc.) on time and synchronize embargoes across regions and time zones 
• Copywrite content for both internal and external communications (intranet articles, press releases, etc.)
• Elaborate coverage reports, measure PR ROI and analyse the results of a global communication plan, take corrective actions if necessary
• Provide support to the PR/Events team during events

• At least two years of professional experience, preferably in a PR/Comms environment
• At least one professional experience in an international environment
• A degree in a relevant field (communication, PR, Marketing, Business) is a plus
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory
• Strong redactional/copywriting skills in English
• Passionate about video games, entertainment, new technologies, etc.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal with confidential tasks, with total discretion
• Ability to manage external vendors and partners
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong appetite for communication and copywriting
• Service oriented
• Team player
• Confident in decision making and creative problem solving
• Autonomy and organization qualities

Sounds interesting?

Please send us your CV and cover letter in English (applications submitted in other languages will not be reviewed).

Additional Information

Job location: 15 rue Félix Mangini, 69009 Lyon – France / This position is not eligible to full remote

Start date: asap

Contract: full time (permanent)

Remuneration: fixed and variable compensation

Business Travels: This position may require occasional business travels (in France and internationally)

Benefits: flexible working hours, 2 teleworking days per week, lunch vouchers, profit sharing, reimbursement of public transportation costs, work council advantages (gift vouchers, discount on services...), nice building with various facilities (gym room, gaming room, nap room, car / bike / scooter parking, cafeteria and coffee corners…)