Job Description

Ubisoft, a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide, is currently seeking a paid intern for its San Francisco Public Relations department. The program will run between 3 months to 1 year, and candidates can expect to work between 30-40 hours a week. 

This person should be highly motivated and well-organized, with an interest in public relations. The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running and quickly make themselves an integral part of the larger public relations team. Duties will vary on a daily basis and will include management of key contacts database, coordinating event logistics, drafting external communications, analytics & reporting on news cycles, staffing events, research projects, and more. This person will collaborate closely and communicate with both internal and external contacts.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on, practical experience and learn the necessary skills to succeed in the interactive entertainment industry. Interns will learn about the multiple facets of public relations in a creative, dynamic and challenging environment. Discover the ins and outs of the video game industry and video game PR with a high-performance public relations team.  

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform administrative and clerical duties including research projects, media database management, PHYSICAL INVENTORY and product mailings
• Collect and prepare press clips and coverage reports
• Email and telephone contact with members of the editorial community
• DRAFT AND OVERSEE KEY COMMUNICATION MATERIAL FOR PRESS including press releases, pitches, Q&As, review materials, event invitations, and asset delivery
• PROVIDE LOGISTICAL AND LIVE SUPPORT FOR INDUSTRY EVENTS AND ENSURE THAT BOTH EXTERNAL ATTENDEES AND OTHER TEAM MEMBERS HAVE THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO MEET THEIR GOALS
• Manage, grow and facilitate meaningful conversation with family bloggers for the UbiStars program
• Draft and oversee key communication material for press and UbiStars, including pitch letters, reviews material, event invitations, and asset delivery
• Maintain an up-to-date database of family bloggers by conducting ongoing research and continuous evaluation
• Assist Ubisoft’s Inner Circle Team through managing product mailer shipments, conducting research on market trends, and tracking product mailer coverage

Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Familiarity with PC applications and communications/public relations tools: Microsoft Office Suite for Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), CisionPoint Media Database, etc.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Solid work ethic and attention to detail, including ability to own projects while organizing and prioritizing tasks against deadlines
• Quickly adapt to corporate administrative procedures and a fast-paced competitive environment
• Degree in communications, English, or marketing obtained or currently in progress preferred
• Previous work or intern experience in a public relations/marketing communications role in a PR/Comms agency, in-house marketing department, or related marketing environment strongly preferred
• Knowledge and interest in video game industry highly desired

NEXT STEPS:

Please fill out this pre-screen survey  https://forms.office.com/r/WadFaSdQNi after applying to the role. 

Additional Information

Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.

Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that's why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.

At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

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