Public Relations Specialist

Irvine, CA (Hybrid)

$71K/yr – $88K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own press relations for Bandai Namco’s game slate by coordinating plans, messaging, and events across global teams to drive coverage and measurable PR results.

  • Plan execution: PR activations across owned IP and partner titles to generate coverage.
  • Materials & messaging: Write and edit press releases, media alerts, and pitches.
  • Relationships & cross-functional work: Build press relationships and coordinate with internal and agency teams on interviews, assets, and events.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in executing PR plans and activations that support Bandai Namco’s products, working on video games from the company’s diverse portfolio of owned IP, globally beloved anime franchises, and blockbuster titles from partner developers.
  • Support the writing and editing of press materials, including product messaging, press releases, media alerts, and pitches.
  • Support planning and coordination of physical PR activations including press tours, bespoke press events, and PR presence at major trade shows.
  • Interact and develop relationships with press to foster positive engagement with Bandai Namco’s products.
  • Work closely with internal and agency PR teams as well as cross-functional teams in publishing to help coordinate PR needs (interviews, assets, event preparation).
  • Aid in monitoring and reporting on PR campaign KPIs and develop proficiency with PR tools to produce regular performance reports as required by the team and company stakeholders.
  • Be an effective ambassador for Bandai Namco Entertainment in and outside of the company, which includes effectively speaking and presenting to large groups.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms. The company is known for creating many of the industry’s beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®, and publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULSTM series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RINGTM. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAMTM, NARUTO SHIPPUDENTM, DRAGON BALLTM, and ONE PIECE®. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com.

Founded in 2015
Irvine, California, USA
293 employees (91 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
958.3K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$3.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
50.2%
Direct
35.3%
Referral
8.7%
Social
4.9%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~293

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
55 (19% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
4.4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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