Manager, Public Relations & Influencers

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment

Sony Interactive Entertainment isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation were part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

Role Overview:

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is seeking a strategic and experienced Manager Public Relations and Influencers to join the Global Communications team and lead communications and influencer strategy for the United Kingdom while supporting key global communications initiatives.

In this role you will lead UK media relations and influencer strategy across all business verticals ensuring best-in-class local execution of global campaigns through culturally relevant storytelling strong media and creator relationships and a deep understanding of the UK market.

Reporting into the Global Communications team youll be supported by a network of Communications specialists within our teams worldwide and with the opportunity to help build global strategies and campaigns. Executing locally youll be based in the UK team in London collaborating with the local marketing team on a range of global and local campaigns.

You will also contribute to the development and execution of global communication campaigns for PlayStations exclusive games and products collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders to help shape strategic narratives identify opportunities to elevate brand awareness and deliver measurable results.

As a communications leader with deep expertise in media and influencer relations you bring a strong network of UK media and creator contacts a sophisticated understanding of the evolving landscape and a proven track record of delivering impactful earned and influencer programs. You are equally comfortable providing strategic counsel to senior stakeholders managing agency partners and leading integrated campaigns from planning through execution.

This role includes people management responsibility and requires a leader who can coach and develop team members foster collaboration and drive accountability while maintaining a high standard of execution in a fast-paced environment.

We are seeking a collaborative forward-thinking leader who embraces innovation navigates complexity with confidence and operates effectively at both a local and global level to deliver communications excellence for one of the worlds leading entertainment brands.

What youll be doing:

Strategic Communications:

• Lead the development and execution of PlayStations UK communications strategy aligning local market priorities with global campaigns and business objectives. Drive proactive storytelling initiatives that generate high-impact earned media coverage.
• Build and maintain relationships with top-tier press and influencers continually identifying fresh voices and new outlets to tell PlayStations story.
• Identify and amplify culturally relevant moments that elevate PlayStations relevance within the UK market.
• Serve as the UKs trusted media relations advisor providing recommendations for local media and influencers for interviews events review code etc.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders worldwide to support the planning and execution of global communications campaigns identifying creative tactics that drive measurable impact.
• Manage media inquiries and interview requests seeking guidance as needed.
• Collaborate with the wider UKI marketing team led by the Director Marketing for the territory to craft impactful initiatives and develop cross-functional plans in support of local campaigns executions or commercial challenges
• Contribute to the strategic planning and execution of global communications campaigns supporting PlayStations exclusive games and products/services stretching expertise across the business with a strong focus on measurable results and storytelling that connects fans worldwide.

Influencer/Content Creators:

• Lead the UKs influencer and creator strategy establishing annual and long-term objectives that align to business priorities. Manage creator executions across enthusiast/gaming-focused creators in support of title and product releases through to mainstream opportunities to place the brand within broader culture.
• Oversee the development and execution of local integrated creator programs across earned paid and partnership initiatives including the global PlayStation Playmakers program.
• Identify emerging creators platforms and trends that can expand PlayStations reach and cultural influence within the UK.
• Review and align on local influencer campaign concepts and submissions across all business verticals.
• Guide the team in the creation of a comprehensive content creator calendar which leverages key campaign and cultural moments throughout the year driving brand awareness and engagement across all owned channels.
• Collaborate with the local Marketing team to ensure campaign ideas deliver on cultural impact and awareness and achieve KPIs.

Team Management Measurement and Reporting:

• Manage and develop UK-based communications and influencer team members providing clear objectives regular feedback and career development support.
• Lead external public relations and influencer agency management overseeing scope of work and relationship management to enable best-in-class execution for campaigns in the UK.
• Establish best practices implementing initiatives to strengthen expertise across media relations influencer engagement and campaign management.
• Set team priorities allocate resources effectively and ensure appropriate workload management across multiple campaigns and business priorities.
• Support the Director Marketing on local campaign and resource planning budget allocations and agency management.
• Work with the larger Communications team and Marketing Partnerships team to define metrics and KPIs to measure campaign success of influencer and media activities.
• Deliver post-launch evaluations summarizing performance insights and results.
• Stay current on industry trends and tools identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reporting.

What were looking for:

• 8-10 years of Communications/Influencers relations experience ideally with a background in consumer tech or entertainment
• Deep expertise in media and influencer relations with a strong network of UK contacts
• Proven success developing and executing both earned and paid influencer strategies
• Demonstrated people leadership experience including team development accountability and agency oversight
• Highly agile with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills across written verbal and interpersonal formats
• Strong collaborator able to work cross-functionally to solve challenges and drive results
• Demonstrated creative thinking in strategy and campaign development
• Data-driven with a disciplined approach to measurement and accountability against KPIs
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite Google Workspace Slack etc
• This position may require occasional travel
• Experience in the gaming tech or entertainment sector is a plus

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity gender expression and gender reassignment) race (including colour nationality ethnic or national origin) religion or belief marital or civil partnership status disability age sexual orientation pregnancy maternity or parental status trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

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Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1