About us

Kepler Interactive is the first global game developer and publisher co-owned and run by creators. We nurture a vibrant ecosystem around Kepler and beyond, offering total artistic independence, exceptional operational support and cross-pollination between outstanding teams.

The group has seven founding members: A44, Alpha Channel, Awaceb, Ebb Software, Shapefarm, Sloclap and Timberline, and represents an international team of over 300 talents across 10 countries.

We are proud to be among the winners of "Best Places to Work 2022 UK" by GamesIndustry.Biz! and we’ve recently been certified as a UK Great Place to Work 2022; we intend to maintain our people centric approach as we continue grow.

Creativity is at the core of what we do, we look for strong voices with unique ideas and celebrate individuals who take pride in their craft while always nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where people feel safe, respected and empowered.

Overview:

We have an exciting opportunity for a PR & Communications Manager to join our Publishing team. You will play a critical role in driving forward external communications strategies and provide ongoing support for games within the Kepler Interactive portfolio. As one of the early members of the Publishing team, you will be able to grow quickly within an exciting working environment, with expanding responsibilities and autonomy.

What you will be doing:

• Lead in the planning and management of PR campaigns for a range of Kepler Interactive published titles.
• Identify key PR opportunities and generate creative ideas.
• Brief and work closely with retained global PR agencies to support in delivering impactful communications campaigns globally, from distributing assets and information to securing first-looks, previews, reviews and more.
• Liaise with studios around the world to provide PR expertise, and best practice recommendations for a range of Kepler Interactive published titles.
• Collaborate closely with internal publishing, marketing, and influencer management teams to plan best-in-class integrated communications campaigns.
• Create bespoke and engaging copy for store pages, marketing, websites, news posts, press releases and more.
• Work closely with wider Communications team to oversee award submission processes for a range of Kepler Interactive published titles.
• Deliver regular coverage and sentiment reports utilizing social, community and PR monitoring tools.
  

What we’re looking for from you:

• A thorough understanding of the PR and Communications landscape, with proven experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders, from agencies, marketing and publishing colleagues to studio leads and development teams internationally.
• Excellent organisational, verbal and written communication skills with a creative and engaging approach to copywriting.

• Proactive, agile, positive and collaborative attitude.
• Experience working on online or GaaS titles would be a great addition

What can you expect during the Interview Process:

For the PR & Communications role, we plan to have 3 stages of interview, below we have outlined what you can expect from each:

1^st stage: You will meet with Senior Communications Manager, Amy Hughes and a member of the Brand team who you’d closely collaborate with.

2^nd stage: Next you’ll be meeting Zac Antonaci, VP of Publishing and Marketing, to talk more broadly about Kepler’s Marketing and Publishing direction.

3^rd Stage: For your final stage you’ll meet with a member of the Executive Leadership team where you’ll have the chance to learn more about the overarching Kepler direction.

Please be aware that there may be some slight changes to the interview teams and order of interviews depending on availability; we will give you full details with ample time ahead of each conversation.

We want to set you up for success and make our recruitment process as accessible as possible for you. In your application, feel free to let us know if you need anything to make your experience or environment more comfortable. We'll do our best to support you!

What we can offer you:

• We believe your salary should reflect the work you deliver, the skills you bring and the value you add, therefore we offer a competitive salary, 20% bonus and potential for stock option plans.
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays and end of year shutdown.
• We trust our people and therefore give them the flexibility to manage their own working hours and office location to best suit their needs.
• Personal training budget equivalent to £1,500 GBP per year, as well as access to conferences and formal training.
• Up to 5 days paid volunteering leave per year and £100 to a charity of your choice on your birthday and as an end of year gift.
• Medical insurance & healthcare cash plan. We also offer a range of personalised wellbeing support systems including our Employee Assistance Program, Spill, Mental Health First Aiders and more.
• Life insurance at 4x your salary.
• Income replacement insurance.
• Pension matched at 4%, with the option to increase your own contributions.

Don't meet all the requirements?

We care more about outcomes than ticking boxes, and we know the perfect person for the role often has a CV that's a little different.

Research shows that women are particularly less likely to apply if they don't meet all the criteria in a job listing. If you're second guessing yourself, we encourage you to get in touch anyway.

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