Public Relations Manager, MENA

• Foster relationships with Tier 1 and local media outlets and partners across the UAE Saudi Arabia Israel Egypt and the broader MENA region.

• Contribute to marketing communications plans encompassing strategy goals budget and tactics.

• Develop a strategic media relations plan to secure high-profile placements in print broadcast and online media across English- and Arabic-language outlets.

• Assist in coordinating all public relations activities including event logistics and speaking opportunities at key regional games fintech and web3 events

• Collaborate closely with the integrated marketing manager to create engaging content for audiences across traditional and new media platforms while being sensitive to regional cultural norms.

• Utilize existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within the business technology and gaming industry media across the MENA region.

• Manage media inquiries and interview requests.

• Craft content for press releases bylined articles and presentation scripts.

• Continually evaluate opportunities for partnerships sponsorships and advertising within the regions rapidly growing gaming and entertainment ecosystem.

• Establish relationships with thought leaders government innovation bodies and gaming ecosystem stakeholders to increase industry awareness.

• Keep abreast of industry trends affecting clients and the MENA gaming market and make appropriate recommendations regarding the communication strategy surrounding them
• Engage in content creation focusing on thought leadership creativity and maintaining a content bank of editorial ideas aligned with regional market plans.

• BA/MA degree in Marketing Advertising Communications or a related discipline.

• 6-8 years of proven track record in strategizing and executing successful public relations campaigns at both domestic and international levels with meaningful MENA market experience.

• Strong networks with both local and international business and industry media outlets across the MENA region. Relationships with content creators/influencers are an added advantage.

• Exceptional writing and editing skills short form long form branded content light ad copywriting.

• PR event planning and execution experience within the MENA region particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

• Expertise in handling crisis communications.

• Prior work experience in the video game industry is a prerequisite and fintech experience would be a bonus.
• Proficiency in localizing press releases for Arabic-language markets and an understanding of cultural nuances across the region.

As the successful candidate will be working across the MENA region knowledge and understanding of local data privacy regulations (including UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection and Saudi Arabias PDPL) as well as other local laws and business practices will be essential. Fluency in English is required; fluency or professional proficiency in Arabic and/or Hebrew is strongly preferred. Additional European or regional language skills are a bonus.

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About Xsolla

Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund distribute market and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles California Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1500 game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands for this position are sitting standing bending lifting and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

This job description describes the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time so the individual and organization can achieve their results.

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