DON’T NOD is an independent French publisher and developer, based in Paris and Montreal, creating original narrative games in the adventure (Life is Strange, Tell Me Why, Twin Mirror), RPG (Vampyr), and action (Remember Me) genres. The studio is internationally renowned for unique narrative experiences with engaging stories and characters, and has worked with industry leading publishers: Square Enix, Microsoft, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Focus Entertainment, and Capcom. DON’T NOD creates and publishes its own IPs developed in-house, as well as using its knowledge and experience to collaborate with third-party developers whose editorial visions parallel the company’s own.

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Why join us?

• You wish to contribute to the influence of the projects realized by the DON’T NOD group for the Paris and Montreal studios;
• You want to join a diverse and committed team, both in its culture and in the content of the games it creates.

What you'll be doing

DON'T NOD is looking for a Press Relations and Content Creators Manager to strengthen its Communications team. This job is based in Montreal and open to remote working (partial or full time).

As a member of the global Marketing & Communications team based in France, you will report to the Head of Communications and will work in collaboration with all the Marketing, Communications and Publishing teams as well as with the creative teams and the Montreal studio. You will be at the heart of projects and will participate in the definition of the press relations and content creators strategies on the North American territory.

Your mission will be to:

1. Lead the press relations efforts for DON’T NOD group and its line up in the USA and specific North American countries.

   • Support and implement the overall PR strategy for the group and its games;
   • Develop and manage media databases to ensure coverage and follow-up on the territory;
   • Organize and manage relevant local and international events;
   • Coordinate interviews, meetings and events (some dedicated to the Montreal studio and its future creations);
   • Create dedicated documents, including press releases, messaging, guides, etc.;
   • Produce dedicated reports (reporting, monitoring, coverage analysis).

2. You will be responsible for managing and monitoring content creators campaigns in the US and selected North American countries. Your main objective will be to set up relevant and original operations with creators, that match DON’T NOD group's creative vision and values.

   • Support and implement the overall creators relations strategy for the group and its games;
   • Develop and manage creators relations: identify relevant contacts for each project, work on communication angles and mechanisms (partnerships, content creators contracts, content, etc.);
   • Develop new creative approaches or dedicated operations (sponsored or not) to organize and manage;
   • Manage the budget dedicated to content creators in this territory;
   • Write and monitor creative asset briefs to ensure they are optimized and facilitate content creation on different channels;
   • Analysis and use of KPIs for future campaigns.

3. Organize and follow up on corporate opportunities in Montreal under the direction of the studio's General Manager and in close collaboration with her teams on site.

   • Respond to opportunities for the Montreal studio (interviews and local speaking engagements, participation in local events, partnerships, roundtables, panels, etc.);
   • Organize and manage relevant local corporate events.

The must-have skills we're looking for

• At least five years' experience in Press Relations and Content Creators management, mainly in North America and within the video game industry;
• You are rigorous, autonomous and know how to prioritize;
• Great oral and written communication skills;
• Great writing, grammar and spelling skills;
• Good knowledge and relationships with key media and content creators in North American countries;
• Good knowledge of the video game industry.

What would set you apart?

• Bilingualism (French-English) preferred;
• You have good interpersonal skills, good writing skills and are able to bring teams together thanks to your enthusiasm and commitment;
• You are dynamic, creative and agile. You can adapt quickly to any situation;
• Curious, you like to propose new ideas.

At DON’T NOD Montreal, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity within our games as well as our teams. We commit to equal opportunities and non-discrimination in our hiring process. We are respectful of the principles of equal employment opportunities, and that is why we encourage women, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, First Nations people, people living with a disability, visible minorities, as well as any other person who can contribute to the diversity of our studio to apply for our positions.

We build close-knit teams to encourage a fulfilling work environment for all our employees.

Our teams enjoy a range of benefits, including flexibility, a generous holiday bank, time off, training and career development support, and a personalized Lifestyle spending account.

Additional perks include:

• The possibility of working anywhere in Quebec;
• Insurance and virtual healthcare coverage as of Day 1;
• Partial refund of transport fees (OPUS, BIXI and parking);
• Access to gym and fitness classes as well as a multi-sports field in summer which turns into an ice rink in winter;
• Referral bonus that goes the extra mile;
• RRSPs with the employer's contribution.