Marketing & PR Manager (m/f/d)

Kalypso Media Group; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative environment

Competitive salary

Professional development

Access to industry events

Job summary

An interactive entertainment publisher in Bracknell is looking for a Marketing & PR Manager. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of PR experience, preferably in gaming or tech, and strong English writing skills. Responsibilities include crafting press releases, collaborating on marketing campaigns, and building media relationships. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and access to industry events and game previews.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in PR with marketing experience, ideally in gaming or tech.
• Proven track record with successful press outreach and campaigns.
• Strong writing skills alongside familiarity with gaming strategies.
• Marketing savvy for aligning PR with broader promo strategies.
• Bachelor's in Communications, Marketing, PR, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Craft and distribute press releases targeted at gaming journalists.
• Collaborate on marketing campaigns for launches and digital promotions.
• Align UK PR efforts with international strategies and best practices.
• Build relationships in the strategy gaming media landscape.
• Monitor PR performance and prepare reports on media coverage.
• Support social media and community engagement aligned with marketing goals.

Skills

Press outreach

Marketing strategies

Strong English writing

Knowledge of gaming trends

PR campaigns

Education

Bachelor's in Communications, Marketing, PR, or equivalent

Job description

Kalypso Media Group is an independent publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software with more than 170 employees at a total of ten locations in Germany, England, France, the USA and Japan. Five of the Group's development studios in Germany and France, together with other international games developers, ensure a steady stream of new computer and video games for all modern premium platforms, such as the world-famous "Tropico" series, "Commandos" and "Railway Empire".

To strengthen our team at our subsidiary in Bracknell (UK), we are looking for a Marketing & PR Manager(m/f/d) to start as soon as possible.

Requirements

• At minimum 4 years in PR, ideally with marketing experience in gaming, entertainment, or tech.
• Proven track record with press outreach and campaigns.
• Strong English writing skills; familiarity with gaming trends and strategy sim audiences.
• Marketing savvy for aligning PR with broader promo strategies.
• Bachelor's in Communications, Marketing, PR, or equivalent.

Key Responsibilities

• Craft and distribute press releases, media kits, and pitches targeting gaming journalists, influencers, and outlets.
• Collaborate on marketing campaigns integrating PR for launches, events (e.g., Gamescom, EGX), and digital promotions.
• Work closely with the global communications team to align UK efforts with international strategies, share best practices, and co‑develop pan‑European campaigns.
• Build relationships with media, streamers, and partners in the strategy gaming space.
• Monitor PR performance using analytics and prepare PR reports on media coverage, sentiment, and ROI.
• Support social media amplification and community engagement tied to marketing goals.

What We Offer

• Work in a creative environment surrounded by gaming enthusiasts.
• Competitive salary, flexible hybrid model, and professional development.
• Access to industry events, early game previews, and global team collaboration.
• Part of a thriving group with 200+ team members worldwide.