Manager, Public Relations & Influencers in London

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Role Overview: Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is seeking a strategic and experienced Manager, Public Relations and Influencers to join the Global Communications team and lead communications and influencer strategy for the United Kingdom while supporting key global communications initiatives. In this role, you will lead UK media relations and influencer strategy across all business verticals, ensuring best‑in‑class local execution of global campaigns through culturally relevant storytelling, strong media and creator relationships and a deep understanding of the UK market.

What you’ll be doing:

• Strategic Communications: Lead the development and execution of PlayStation’s UK communications strategy, aligning local market priorities with global campaigns and business objectives. Drive proactive storytelling initiatives that generate high‑impact earned media coverage. Build and maintain relationships with top‑tier press and influencers, continually identifying fresh voices and new outlets to tell PlayStation’s story. Identify and amplify culturally relevant moments that elevate PlayStation’s relevance within the UK market. Serve as the UK’s trusted media relations advisor, providing recommendations for local media and influencers for interviews, events, review code, etc. Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders worldwide to support the planning and execution of global communications campaigns, identifying creative tactics that drive measurable impact.
• Influencer/Content Creators: Lead the UK’s influencer and creator strategy, establishing annual and long‑term objectives that align to business priorities. Manage creator executions across enthusiast/gaming‑focused creators in support of title and product releases, through to mainstream opportunities to place the brand within broader culture. Oversee the development and execution of local integrated creator programs across earned, paid, and partnership initiatives, including the global PlayStation Playmakers program. Identify emerging creators, platforms and trends that can expand PlayStation’s reach and cultural influence within the UK.
• Team Management, Measurement and Reporting: Manage and develop UK‑based communications and influencer team members, providing clear objectives, regular feedback, and career development support. Lead external public relations and influencer agency management, overseeing scope of work and relationship management to enable best‑in‑class execution for campaigns in the UK. Establish best practices, implementing initiatives to strengthen expertise across media relations, influencer engagement, and campaign management.

What we’re looking for:

• 8‑10+ years of Communications/Influencers relations experience, ideally with a background in consumer tech or entertainment
• Deep expertise in media and influencer relations, with a strong network of UK contacts
• Proven success developing and executing both earned and paid influencer strategies
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including team development, accountability and agency oversight
• Highly agile, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication skills across written, verbal, and interpersonal formats
• Strong collaborator, able to work cross‑functionally to solve challenges and drive results
• Demonstrated creative thinking in strategy and campaign development
• Data‑driven, with a disciplined approach to measurement and accountability against KPIs
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Slack, etc.

This position may require occasional travel. Experience in the gaming, tech, or entertainment sector is a plus.

Benefits: Discretionary bonus opportunity, Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes), Private Medical Insurance, Dental Scheme, 25 days holiday per year, On Site Gym, Subsidised Café, Free soft drinks, On site bar, Access to cycle garage and showers.

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