PR and Communications Specialist (GameDev)

TL;DR

PR and Communications Specialist (GameDev): Leading and executing high-quality PR campaigns for a diverse portfolio of games with an accent on driving campaign milestones, managing agency networks, and crafting compelling press materials. Focus on understanding newsworthy stories, ensuring brand alignment, and collaborating cross-functionally within the marketing team.

Location: Hybrid, requiring 2 days a week onsite in Shoreditch, London.

Company

hirify.global is a collective of creatives focused on interactive entertainment, empowering creativity and championing diverse voices.

What you will do

• Lead and deliver PR activity for assigned titles, from planning through to execution.
• Manage day-to-day campaign tasks, ensuring milestones, announcements, and submissions are on track.
• Collaborate with international PR agency networks to execute local initiatives.
• Write and proof compelling PR copy, including press releases and messaging documents.
• Create and manage PR assets (press kits, copy documents, briefing materials) and awards submissions.
• Support ongoing campaigns, update plans, flag risks, and formalize internal reporting.

Requirements

• Strong copywriting skills and creative approach.
• Background in games PR (in-house or agency) or journalism.
• Understanding of newsworthiness and ability to frame stories for press interest.
• Confidence in managing multiple tasks, effective prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset, clear communication, and openness to feedback.
• Genuine interest in games and culture.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary, 20% bonus, and potential for stock option plans.
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays and end-of-year shutdown.
• Flexible working hours and personal training budget (£1,500 GBP/year).
• Paid volunteer leave (up to 5 days/year) and charity donation on birthday.
• Personalized wellbeing support systems including Spill and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Medical and health insurance and pension contributions (subject to country of residence).

Hiring process

• Screening call with Marketing’s People Partner.
• Stage 1: Technical skills assessment with PR and Communications Director and Brand Manager.
• Stage 2: Assessment of ways of working and culture alignment with Social and Community Manager and another Marketing team member.