Public Relations Strategist United States, San Mateo, CA Job at PlayStation in S
PlayStation, San Mateo, CA, United States
PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.
PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.
The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.
Public Relations Strategist (Contract)
San Mateo, California
Please note, this is a temporary position, ranging from 6 to 12 months in duration. This role has a hybrid schedule, with a minimum of one day per week on‑site and additional in‑office days as needed, needing the candidate to be within driving distance of SIE Headquarters in San Mateo. We aim to provide flexibility while ensuring the support and collaboration essential to our team’s success. Applications from fully remote candidates will still be considered.
The Public Relations Strategist will work across PlayStation’s software portfolio, helping to execute product launches & events and supporting the department’s daily activities. As a key contributor to the software publicity team, this individual will help tell impactful stories across gaming and consumer media for one of the world’s leading entertainment companies. The ideal candidate has a passion for media relations, excellent writing skills and a strong attention to detail. They thrive on collaboration and are eager to gain experience on a dynamic, fast‑paced team.
Responsibilities
Support global PR efforts for PlayStation’s exclusive games, working with PlayStation Studios, development partners, and cross‑functional collaborators to deliver positive results and measurable media return on investment.
Help to manage and execute key tactics, such as media outreach, messaging development, event coordination, speaking opportunities, coverage reporting and asset distribution.
Develop written materials to support game launches, including press releases, fact sheets, messaging/Q&As, briefing materials, etc.
Collaborate with the broader SIE Communications team, including platforms, services, corporate, and social media (content communications) to contribute to broader brand narratives and initiatives for both external and internal audiences.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of public relations experience, ideally working with consumer‑facing brands or products.
Experience managing projects and the ability to work collaboratively with others across a large global organization.
Strong media relations experience with various outlets across consumer, technology, and business press.
Skilled in handling multiple projects with the ability to work effectively across a large distributed team environment.
Experience working for or with an external PR agency is preferred; in‑house PR experience is a plus.
Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and interpersonal.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, Slack, AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot, etc.
Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.
At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job‑related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.
$65 - $70 USD
Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.
Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.
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.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
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In Summary: The Public Relations Strategist will work across PlayStation’s software portfolio, helping to execute product launches & events . The ideal candidate has a passion for media relations, excellent writing skills and a strong attention to detail . The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation . This is a temporary position, ranging from 6 to 12 months in duration .
En Español: PlayStation no es solo el mejor lugar para jugar, sino también el mejor sitio para trabajar. Hoy en día, somos reconocidos como un líder mundial en la producción de entretenimiento La familia de productos y servicios de PlayStation incluye PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, títulos aclamados del software PlayStation de PlayStation Studios, etc. PlayStation también se esfuerza por crear un ambiente inclusivo que empodere a los empleados y abrace la diversidad. Damos la bienvenida e incentivamos a todos aquellos que tengan una pasión y curiosidad por la innovación, la tecnología y el juego a explorar nuestras posiciones abiertas y unirse a nuestro creciente equipo global. Como un colaborador clave en el equipo de publicidad del software, este individuo ayudará a contar historias impactantes a través de los juegos y medios de consumo para una de las principales compañías mundiales de entretenimiento. Las responsabilidades Apoyan los esfuerzos de relaciones públicas globales para los juegos exclusivos PlayStation®, trabajando con PlayStation Studios, socios de desarrollo y colaboradores interfuncionales para ofrecer resultados positivos y un retorno mediático medible en la inversión. Ayudan a administrar y ejecutar tácticas clave, como el alcance de los medios de comunicación, el desarrollo de mensajes, la coordinación de eventos, las oportunidades de hablar, informes de cobertura y distribución de activos. Desarrollan materiales escritos para apoyar los lanzamientos de juegos, incluidos comunicados de prensa, hojas de datos, mensajería / preguntas y respuestas, material informativo, etc. Colaborar con el equipo más amplio de SIE Communications, incluyendo plataformas, servicios de PR, Candidate and Social Media (comunicaciones de contenido) para contribuir a una amplia base narrativa e iniciativas tanto para audiencias verbales externas como internas. Por favor, consulte con nuestros clientes acerca del uso de conocimientos personales que se basan en sus competencias profesionales, así como la capacidad de trabajar con una gran variedad de productos o aplicaciones de trabajo, entre otros factores relacionados con la información sobre su lugar de trabajo. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que Sony Interactive Entertainment realiza verificaciones de antecedentes en la fase de oferta para todos los nuevos empleados (que pueden incluir comprobaciones criminales sobre algunos roles) y necesitará procesar información personal para respaldar estas comprobas. Consulte nuestro Aviso de privacidad del candidato para obtener más información acerca de qué datos personales recopilamos, cómo lo utilizamos, con quién los compartimos y sus derechos de protección de datos.
PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.
The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.
Public Relations Strategist (Contract)
San Mateo, California
Please note, this is a temporary position, ranging from 6 to 12 months in duration. This role has a hybrid schedule, with a minimum of one day per week on‑site and additional in‑office days as needed, needing the candidate to be within driving distance of SIE Headquarters in San Mateo. We aim to provide flexibility while ensuring the support and collaboration essential to our team’s success. Applications from fully remote candidates will still be considered.
The Public Relations Strategist will work across PlayStation’s software portfolio, helping to execute product launches & events and supporting the department’s daily activities. As a key contributor to the software publicity team, this individual will help tell impactful stories across gaming and consumer media for one of the world’s leading entertainment companies. The ideal candidate has a passion for media relations, excellent writing skills and a strong attention to detail. They thrive on collaboration and are eager to gain experience on a dynamic, fast‑paced team.
Responsibilities
Support global PR efforts for PlayStation’s exclusive games, working with PlayStation Studios, development partners, and cross‑functional collaborators to deliver positive results and measurable media return on investment.
Help to manage and execute key tactics, such as media outreach, messaging development, event coordination, speaking opportunities, coverage reporting and asset distribution.
Develop written materials to support game launches, including press releases, fact sheets, messaging/Q&As, briefing materials, etc.
Collaborate with the broader SIE Communications team, including platforms, services, corporate, and social media (content communications) to contribute to broader brand narratives and initiatives for both external and internal audiences.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of public relations experience, ideally working with consumer‑facing brands or products.
Experience managing projects and the ability to work collaboratively with others across a large global organization.
Strong media relations experience with various outlets across consumer, technology, and business press.
Skilled in handling multiple projects with the ability to work effectively across a large distributed team environment.
Experience working for or with an external PR agency is preferred; in‑house PR experience is a plus.
Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and interpersonal.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, Slack, AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot, etc.
Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.
At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job‑related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.
$65 - $70 USD
Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.
Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.
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.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
Apply for this job
* indicates a required field
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: The Public Relations Strategist will work across PlayStation’s software portfolio, helping to execute product launches & events . The ideal candidate has a passion for media relations, excellent writing skills and a strong attention to detail . The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation . This is a temporary position, ranging from 6 to 12 months in duration .
En Español: PlayStation no es solo el mejor lugar para jugar, sino también el mejor sitio para trabajar. Hoy en día, somos reconocidos como un líder mundial en la producción de entretenimiento La familia de productos y servicios de PlayStation incluye PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, títulos aclamados del software PlayStation de PlayStation Studios, etc. PlayStation también se esfuerza por crear un ambiente inclusivo que empodere a los empleados y abrace la diversidad. Damos la bienvenida e incentivamos a todos aquellos que tengan una pasión y curiosidad por la innovación, la tecnología y el juego a explorar nuestras posiciones abiertas y unirse a nuestro creciente equipo global. Como un colaborador clave en el equipo de publicidad del software, este individuo ayudará a contar historias impactantes a través de los juegos y medios de consumo para una de las principales compañías mundiales de entretenimiento. Las responsabilidades Apoyan los esfuerzos de relaciones públicas globales para los juegos exclusivos PlayStation®, trabajando con PlayStation Studios, socios de desarrollo y colaboradores interfuncionales para ofrecer resultados positivos y un retorno mediático medible en la inversión. Ayudan a administrar y ejecutar tácticas clave, como el alcance de los medios de comunicación, el desarrollo de mensajes, la coordinación de eventos, las oportunidades de hablar, informes de cobertura y distribución de activos. Desarrollan materiales escritos para apoyar los lanzamientos de juegos, incluidos comunicados de prensa, hojas de datos, mensajería / preguntas y respuestas, material informativo, etc. Colaborar con el equipo más amplio de SIE Communications, incluyendo plataformas, servicios de PR, Candidate and Social Media (comunicaciones de contenido) para contribuir a una amplia base narrativa e iniciativas tanto para audiencias verbales externas como internas. Por favor, consulte con nuestros clientes acerca del uso de conocimientos personales que se basan en sus competencias profesionales, así como la capacidad de trabajar con una gran variedad de productos o aplicaciones de trabajo, entre otros factores relacionados con la información sobre su lugar de trabajo. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que Sony Interactive Entertainment realiza verificaciones de antecedentes en la fase de oferta para todos los nuevos empleados (que pueden incluir comprobaciones criminales sobre algunos roles) y necesitará procesar información personal para respaldar estas comprobas. Consulte nuestro Aviso de privacidad del candidato para obtener más información acerca de qué datos personales recopilamos, cómo lo utilizamos, con quién los compartimos y sus derechos de protección de datos.