Do you play World of Warcraft? Are you outgoing, determined and love contacting the media, getting great placements, and making word of mouth happen? Do you love to write and communicate well with others about online video games? Then you're the person for us. We are Yeh! for Games, Inc., (
http://www.yehforgames.com) - a U.S. based company providing services within the virtual gaming world (MMO's) such as World of Warcraft and are looking for someone to work on our public relations with media relations, digging up contacts and pitching great stories for national clients in the gaming industry. We need someone with a focus on PR/marketing who can commit to a minimum of 10-15 hours a week.
Responsibilities
Writing and distributing Press Releases
Maintaining and growing a database of media contacts at the local and national levels
Developing and nurturing relationships with print and online editors and writers
Pitching stories, securing media coverage and placing op-eds and other pieces
Staying on top of critical related gaming updates/news and developments and implementing an effective rapid response strategy to our services we offer
Proactively searching out opportunities for interviews and speaking engagements
Poster and brochure placement in areas where potential customers visit
Qualifications and requirements:
At least 3 years relevant experience, including a minimum of 1 year at an agency
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
Outstanding writing and editing skillsand a thorough understanding of what various media channels are looking for
Technical savvy; fluency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Attention to detail
This is a part-time, contract position that will likely evolve into full-time. Telecommuting is a must.
To apply, email hr@yehforgames.com your resume, cover letter including a summary of what you will first do if given this opportunity and why you think this will bring in more traffic / sales. In your cover letter, you must include your expected hourly rate since we are a small business and we need to know if we can even afford to hire you!
- Location: Telecommute
- Compensation: see above
- Telecommuting is ok.
- This is a part-time job.
- This is a contract job.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
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