PR/Marketing Manager

Position: Full-Time
Updated: 2008-08-26
Gearbox Software, an award-winning developer of interactive video game entertainment software, is currently seeking an experienced PR/Marketing Manager to join our team. This is a full-time, on-site position at a fun, growing company, with excellent benefits. Mission: Promote Gearbox and its brands/games to the world and promote Gearbox culture and philosophies within the company.
Responsibilities:
  • Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with media, publisher marketing and PR teams
  • Gathering and archiving press clippings
  • Handling all general press inquiries and requests
  • Primary point of contact for internal teams initiating work within the department
  • Help with daily operations of the marketing group
  • Assist in a variety of marketing logistics, including event production and premium ordering
  • Responsible for tracking budget and expenses
  • Responsible for two Marketing employees
  • Manage inventory of in-house premiums and fulfillment of merchandise
  • Other duties as required
Required Skills:
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or 2+ years professional experience
  • Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative - champions projects and outcomes
  • Excellent creative and strategic thinking
  • Organized, good time management
  • Strong and enthusiastic communication skills
  • PowerPoint, Excel, Photoshop, Outlook knowledge
Desired Skills:
  • Reasonably tech/game savvy – understands and accepts the culture
  • Experience working in a flexible, casual environment.
Please send resume to gamejobs@gearboxsoftware.com Please include "PR/Marketing Manager" in the subject line