Assembly Media Inc., a subsidiary of Daniel J. Edelman Holdings, Inc., has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Account Executive on the Xbox Games Team, supporting games and franchises available to play on Xbox and Windows. This particular role will largely be dedicated to the Minecraft franchise.
This role will focus on leading and executing strategic communications campaigns, and operating as part of the team that launched titles like Age of Empires IV, Forza Horizon 5, Halo Infinite, Psychonauts 2, Minecraft Dungeons, and more. This particular position requires experience working with content creators/influencers, including research and sourcing new strategic opportunities and partnerships, contracting and negotiations, and relationship management. The position also requires strong account management skills, experience with client management, a track record of driving strategic results, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.
A background or personal interest in gaming – particularly Minecraft – is strongly encouraged but not required.
Responsibilities:
- Consistently produce high-quality internal and external communications content, and lead the creation of communications plans that meet client and studio objectives
- Serve as day-to-day client contact to manage and drive programs, support industry events, and secure coverage (including working with spokespeople at all levels)
- Effectively lead a small team(s) while also supporting junior staffers and fostering their growth and development
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of clients’ businesses and their missions as well as their key stakeholders: consumers, media, partners, etc.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously from conception to completion by anticipating challenges and ensuring deadline and budget adherence
- Demonstrate tactical proficiency with content creators/influencers, including researching, creating, and driving outreach plans; management of involvement at events; contracting and negotiations; and growth of contact network
- Build level-appropriate understanding of industry trends, competitive landscape, and how they impact clients/studios; successfully apply this to plans and programs
- Manage comprehensive coverage monitoring; prepare accurate and timely client reports and provide thoughtful analysis and feedback on results
- Pushes for creative ideas; is purposeful and enterprising in problem-solving; embraces diverse trends, skills, specialties, and viewpoints
Basic Qualifications:
- At least three years of relevant experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields, including public relations, advertising, management consulting, media, or publishing, preferably within an agency setting
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven ability to manage large projects and small teams on one or more sizable accounts
- Solid knowledge of the creator landscape within the gaming and tech industry is ideal; knowledge specific to Minecraft is a bonus. Strong relationships with creators in the space are a double bonus
- Understand the role creators play in shaping perceptions, and know how to effectively tap them to achieve a range of client and studio goals (or blunt potentially negative coverage)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to delegate tactical assignments and accurately judge and edit work of others
- Familiar with best practice integrated Communications Marketing tactics and tools and will be able to recommend them to his/her clients
$52,000 – $77,000 a year
An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.
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Assembly is an integrated agency providing purpose-built communications to Microsoft – bringing strategy, creative, research, social and digital, and influencer marketing together to drive tangible business results and advance Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.
We advocate for ideas based on real audience insights and sound strategic opportunities and bring them to life with creative executions that earn attention. We are the team behind some of Microsoft’s most exciting work across Surface, Xbox, M365, and Windows to name a few. We are the lead agency for the Microsoft brand across social; the global PR agency of record for Xbox; and the influencer agency of record for Xbox, Surface, M365 and Windows. Assembly is also a strategic partner for executive communications across Microsoft Store and several executives across the company.
Our results are a direct reflection of our culture and people – we believe that bringing together diverse perspectives enhance creativity and innovation, and we embrace and celebrate differences both in our organization and through our work. We’ve partnered with Microsoft for 27 years, across 17 countries around the world. Come be a part of our collective story as we partner with Microsoft to enable each other to achieve more.
Assembly Media was founded in 2014 under DJE Holdings to exclusively service Microsoft. In 2019 our parent agency, Edelman, was recognized by AdAge as one of the top 10 creative companies in the U.S. and recognized as a 2019 Best Place to Work.
Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) and, if hired, present proof of vaccination before start date. Candidates may request an accommodation due to disability, sincerely held religious belief or exception required under applicable law.
Assembly is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.