Senior Communications Manager
CurrentLead writer and editor for outbound messaging for a boutique video game PR agency, working cumulatively on more than 220 games from over 100 clients around the world.Responsible for clear and accurate information, grammar and tone for press releases, blogs, fact sheets, talking points, media pitches, Q&As, proposals, trade show panels and more.Ghostwriter for over 20 guest editorials from POV of game executives, directors and producers, featured on Kotaku, GamesIndustry.biz, VentureBeat, the PlayStation Blog and more.Business development support for inbound work requests, including research, playtesting and feedback for unfinished titles and prospects for media coverage.Encyclopedic fact-checking and information resource for staff on current clients, campaigns and titles, as well as curation of internal editorial style guide.Research and analysis of the latest competitor titles, media landscape trends and industry news.Crisis communications strategy, messaging and media prep.Training new hires and interns on best editorial and communications practices.General client relations, trade show and account management support.