The Story Mob
Communications Director
The Story Mob, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403
Careers - Communications Director - The Story Mob Communications DirectorAre you a seasoned comms pro eager to make a mark in gaming? Looking to take your love of competition to the next level? Come join us!
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.The Story Mob is the world’s leading communications consultancy focused on gaming culture, competitive esports and digital entertainment. We work with brands, teams and publishers to shape meaningful communications and to have authentic conversations with gaming fans. This is the most exciting and fastest-growing culture in the world - and communications are helping shape the future of it.We’re headquartered in LA, with teams in LA and across Europe - and our clients span the globe. For this position, we are looking specifically for someone based in Los Angeles to help us manage our existing projects and clients across gaming and digital culture - and in time develop your network and bring in new projects of your own.We’re a hungry and ambitious company, where each team member wears a lot of hats and the ceiling for growth is sky-high. Our culture is open-minded, fast and flexible where great ideas are celebrated and you’re free to execute them and learn new skills.If you’re based in LA (or hoping to move when travel is a thing again) and an existing comms pro looking to use your strategic know-how and contacts across brands, organizations and talent in the market, this could be a great opportunity to join the world’s first group of gaming-focused communication leaders.Here’s what you’ll be doing
Strategic communication planningDevelop and manage communication plans in support of clients’ business and communications objectives and prioritiesCreate and implement unique strategies, ranging from immediate launches to seasonal and long-term campaignsClient managementServe as day-to-day lead across multiple accounts - addressing and facilitating day-to-day client interactions/overarching needsProvide clients with expert counsel around industry trends, communication best practices and emerging platformsWork closely with client partners and vendors to elevate narratives around respective activities and engagementsCreative storytellingProduce, present and implement creative concepts and storytelling platforms that help drive client prioritiesThese include storylines, pitches and activations suitable for various, critical client channelsWork with client leadership across the entertainment, sport and gaming verticals to develop and oversee executive positioning and thought leadership strategiesMedia relationsWork directly with clients on all upcoming announcements, trend pieces and evergreen stories that help them reach their communications goalsBecome a resident expert on the stories, angles and assets that help media in the space produce well-researched and authentic coverage about our client portfolioPrepare and advise key spokespeople before and after media interviews and speaking engagementsTeam managementOversee working teams across respective client campaigns and projectsDirectly manage coordinators, strategists and associate directors across all professional development and business and client-related mattersHold weekly/regular 1:1 touch bases, in addition to bi-annual review and ongoing goal-setting sessions with direct reportsSupport, train, mentor and actively collaborate with all junior team members, helping them deliver good work and accomplish set career goalsPromote execution of employee enrichment program, furthering company cultureBusiness developmentHelp identify and manage new business opportunities from start to finishFacilitate expansion of Story Mob specialties and practice areasPursue networking opportunities with prospective clients and partners, including industry events, programming and collaborationsAssist leadership and social team with agency and content marketing initiatives, with an aim on elevating the Story Mob as an industry leader and expanding the company’s new business pipelineRepresent the Mob on vetting calls with new business prospectsSpeak publicly on behalf of the Mob as needed/desired on networking panels, interviews and more as identified and approved with managerMisc. responsibilitiesHelp manage light admin work that results from client activitiesLead internal discussions, meetings and brainstorm sessionsAbout you You’re a connectorWe’re looking for natural storytellers who have a history of working with media. You’ll catch our attention if you have experience working within competitive gaming - but being a passionate gamer is also a big plus. You understand how great comms make the world go round. We’re looking for a senior pro who’s as comfortable media training athletes and spokespeople as they are brainstorming storylines and big picture strategies.This isn’t your first rodeoThis is a senior role that requires around 7-9 years of PR or media experience, and you have the journalist connections and strategic know-how to prove it. You’ve worked consistently with media during your career and are equally at home developing a 12-month communications plan and presenting it to clients.You want to go beyond the traditional media relations churnGaming isn’t the place for ‘throw as much spaghetti at the wall as you can’ pitching. We’re looking for pros who will build a relationship with the media and understand when they’re the best channel to achieve the goal - not just seek out column inches at any cost.You have a passion for or are willing to become interested in competitive gaming and entertainmentWhether you’re a communications pro looking for a switch (not counting the one you turn on during a long flight), or an esports/gaming veteran with passion for PR and storytelling, we’d be excited to talk to you. In turn, you must be excited to get your hands dirty, sit front row at some badass esports events, and immerse yourself in our world completely.Our offerCompetitive salary, fitting your experience and skill set with bi-annual checks and reviewsPersonal development budgetThe right hardware that works the way you preferUnlimited PTO for a sane and balanced approach to work and lifeCollaborative approach to building teams that support you and the kind of work you want to go afterMentorship and support from some of the most experienced minds in the space and the opportunity to work on leading brands in gamingPLEASE NOTE: We will only process applications that are sent to jobs@thestorymob.com with a resume and cover letter attached.Join the MobIf you want to apply, please send a copy of your CV, links to relevantwork and a cover letter tojobs@thestorymob.com .
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.The Story Mob is the world’s leading communications consultancy focused on gaming culture, competitive esports and digital entertainment. We work with brands, teams and publishers to shape meaningful communications and to have authentic conversations with gaming fans. This is the most exciting and fastest-growing culture in the world - and communications are helping shape the future of it.We’re headquartered in LA, with teams in LA and across Europe - and our clients span the globe. For this position, we are looking specifically for someone based in Los Angeles to help us manage our existing projects and clients across gaming and digital culture - and in time develop your network and bring in new projects of your own.We’re a hungry and ambitious company, where each team member wears a lot of hats and the ceiling for growth is sky-high. Our culture is open-minded, fast and flexible where great ideas are celebrated and you’re free to execute them and learn new skills.If you’re based in LA (or hoping to move when travel is a thing again) and an existing comms pro looking to use your strategic know-how and contacts across brands, organizations and talent in the market, this could be a great opportunity to join the world’s first group of gaming-focused communication leaders.Here’s what you’ll be doing
Strategic communication planningDevelop and manage communication plans in support of clients’ business and communications objectives and prioritiesCreate and implement unique strategies, ranging from immediate launches to seasonal and long-term campaignsClient managementServe as day-to-day lead across multiple accounts - addressing and facilitating day-to-day client interactions/overarching needsProvide clients with expert counsel around industry trends, communication best practices and emerging platformsWork closely with client partners and vendors to elevate narratives around respective activities and engagementsCreative storytellingProduce, present and implement creative concepts and storytelling platforms that help drive client prioritiesThese include storylines, pitches and activations suitable for various, critical client channelsWork with client leadership across the entertainment, sport and gaming verticals to develop and oversee executive positioning and thought leadership strategiesMedia relationsWork directly with clients on all upcoming announcements, trend pieces and evergreen stories that help them reach their communications goalsBecome a resident expert on the stories, angles and assets that help media in the space produce well-researched and authentic coverage about our client portfolioPrepare and advise key spokespeople before and after media interviews and speaking engagementsTeam managementOversee working teams across respective client campaigns and projectsDirectly manage coordinators, strategists and associate directors across all professional development and business and client-related mattersHold weekly/regular 1:1 touch bases, in addition to bi-annual review and ongoing goal-setting sessions with direct reportsSupport, train, mentor and actively collaborate with all junior team members, helping them deliver good work and accomplish set career goalsPromote execution of employee enrichment program, furthering company cultureBusiness developmentHelp identify and manage new business opportunities from start to finishFacilitate expansion of Story Mob specialties and practice areasPursue networking opportunities with prospective clients and partners, including industry events, programming and collaborationsAssist leadership and social team with agency and content marketing initiatives, with an aim on elevating the Story Mob as an industry leader and expanding the company’s new business pipelineRepresent the Mob on vetting calls with new business prospectsSpeak publicly on behalf of the Mob as needed/desired on networking panels, interviews and more as identified and approved with managerMisc. responsibilitiesHelp manage light admin work that results from client activitiesLead internal discussions, meetings and brainstorm sessionsAbout you You’re a connectorWe’re looking for natural storytellers who have a history of working with media. You’ll catch our attention if you have experience working within competitive gaming - but being a passionate gamer is also a big plus. You understand how great comms make the world go round. We’re looking for a senior pro who’s as comfortable media training athletes and spokespeople as they are brainstorming storylines and big picture strategies.This isn’t your first rodeoThis is a senior role that requires around 7-9 years of PR or media experience, and you have the journalist connections and strategic know-how to prove it. You’ve worked consistently with media during your career and are equally at home developing a 12-month communications plan and presenting it to clients.You want to go beyond the traditional media relations churnGaming isn’t the place for ‘throw as much spaghetti at the wall as you can’ pitching. We’re looking for pros who will build a relationship with the media and understand when they’re the best channel to achieve the goal - not just seek out column inches at any cost.You have a passion for or are willing to become interested in competitive gaming and entertainmentWhether you’re a communications pro looking for a switch (not counting the one you turn on during a long flight), or an esports/gaming veteran with passion for PR and storytelling, we’d be excited to talk to you. In turn, you must be excited to get your hands dirty, sit front row at some badass esports events, and immerse yourself in our world completely.Our offerCompetitive salary, fitting your experience and skill set with bi-annual checks and reviewsPersonal development budgetThe right hardware that works the way you preferUnlimited PTO for a sane and balanced approach to work and lifeCollaborative approach to building teams that support you and the kind of work you want to go afterMentorship and support from some of the most experienced minds in the space and the opportunity to work on leading brands in gamingPLEASE NOTE: We will only process applications that are sent to jobs@thestorymob.com with a resume and cover letter attached.Join the MobIf you want to apply, please send a copy of your CV, links to relevantwork and a cover letter tojobs@thestorymob.com .
#J-18808-Ljbffr