Public Relations

1 Hour ago • 5 Years + • Public Relations

About the job

Summary

Kojima Productions seeks a Public Relations professional with at least 5 years of experience in PR, preferably within the video game or entertainment industry. Responsibilities include developing and managing communication strategies for Hideo Kojima and the Kojima Productions brand; coordinating live and virtual events; serving as a liaison for press, influencers, and partners; executing communication campaigns; working with external agencies; identifying industry trends; overseeing the distribution of promotional assets; creating communication materials; ensuring global consistency in promotional activities; assisting social media/website teams; and providing regular reports. Strong project management, PR planning, and communication skills are essential, as are strong connections within the industry. Native-level Japanese is required, and business-level English is preferred.
Must have:
  • 5+ years PR experience (video game industry preferred)
  • Excellent project management and PR planning skills
  • Strong press and influencer connections
  • Native Japanese, Business English preferred
  • Campaign execution and global consistency
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with PR measurement tools
  • Flexible working hours
  • Positive and professional attitude
Perks:
  • Various insurance
  • Transportation expenses
  • Salary revision (yearly)
  • Medical checkups
  • Congratulatory and condolence allowances
  • Corporate defined contribution pension plan
  • Incentives (full-time employees)
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WORK DESCRIPTION

  • Working with marketing members to develop and manage communication strategies for Hideo Kojima and the Kojima Productions brand
  • Coordinating and arranging live and virtual events (press interviews, tours, Tokyo Game Show, etc.) with press, influencers, and promotional partners
  • Serving as a liason for all press, influencers, and promotional partners
  • Building and executing communication campaigns from announcement until launch to raise awareness of Kojima Productions products
  • Working with outside agencies to ensure all strategies are consistent globally
  • Identifying trends, both local and global, to involve Kojima Productions in a wider discussion circle beyond just games
  • Overseeing the distribution of promotional assets from start to finish, including planning, scheduling, creation, approvals, and publication
  • Creating communication copies for press-related campaign materials such as press releases, QA documents, internal newsletters, etc.
  • Working closely with team members and agencies outside of Tokyo to ensure global consistency in all outbound promotional activities
  • Assisting social media/website managers in developing content ideas for use on official social media channels
  • Providing regular reports on results of owned media campaigns

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING

  • At least 5 years of experience in public relations. Video games or entertainment industry experience is preferred
  • Excellent project management and PR planning skills
  • Strong connections with press and influencers in the game and entertainment industry
  • Familiarity with press and consumer interviews
  • Passion for gaming and entertainment
  • Strong verbal, written, and report writing skills
  • Native level Japanese language skills

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

  • Business level or above English verbal skills (must be able to communicate smoothly)
  • Familiarity with PR measurement tools such as Photoshop, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint
  • Flexible working hours to adjust to overseas teams
  • A positive and professional attitude

HOW TO APPLY

  • Click on the “Apply” button on this page and submit the required documents.
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  • You are responsible for any charges or fees that may incur during your application process.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  • Resume in Japanese (with photo)
  • CV in Japanese (list any works you have been involved with, if any)

 

[EMPLOYMENT STATUS] Full-time employee, Contract worker

[LOCATION] Minato-ku Tokyo Japan (Nearest train station: Shinagawa station)

[WORK HOURS] 10:00-18:45

[SALARY] Annual salary, performance incentive system in place
We will take into consideration your past experiences and abilities and match them to our company regulations.

[BENEFITS] Various insurance, transportation expenses, salary revision (once a year), medical checkups, congratulatory and condolence allowances, corporate defined contribution pension plan, incentives (for full-time employees only)

[TIME-OFF] Saturdays, Sundays, and official holidays; paid vacation, summer vacation, end-of-year/New Year, congratulatory/bereavement leave, maternity leave, childcare leave, nursing care leave

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About The Company

KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS is an independent studio led by game creator, Hideo Kojima.


Our mission is to bring joy and surprise to our audience with AAA experiences that are innovative, unique, and of the highest quality than any other.

We are a studio that strives for world-class quality in an open and global environment with cutting-edge technology. At KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, each and every person is an explorer of entertainment.


Since its release in 2019, the studio’s first title, DEATH STRANDING, has received numerous awards, released on multiple platforms, and continues to be widely acclaimed worldwide with a film adaptation announced in 2022.

The studio has also announced that it is currently working on a sequel, DEATH STRANDING 2 (Working Title), as well as a new game title that is “completely new and no one has ever experienced or seen before.”

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