Communication Manager – Games & Entertainment

KanaRey Productions Inc.

. Lead media relations across KanaRey client projects, including outreach, pitching, relationship management, and follow-up .

Posted 9/26/2026full-timeTorrance • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead media relations across KanaRey client projects, including outreach, pitching, relationship management, and follow-up
Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, media outlets, influencers, content creators, community leaders, and industry partners
Serve as the primary communication point between KanaRey, clients, media, creators, influencers, and external partners
Identify and recommend partners aligned with client audiences, brands, and campaign objectives
Support PR, marketing, influencer, creator, and community-focused campaigns
Coordinate outreach, briefings, interviews, events, content opportunities, product access, review opportunities, and partner-facing initiatives
Develop messaging, pitches, briefing materials, talking points, media communications, and partner communications
Collaborate with marketing, creative, social, and community teams to align communications with campaign strategy
Manage multiple client projects and external relationships while maintaining communication, timelines, and follow-through
Monitor media coverage, creator activity, industry conversations, and trends; provide insights and recommendations
Contribute to campaign reporting on media coverage, partner activity, key results, and qualitative feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience in public relations, communications, media relations, influencer relations, creator partnerships, or a related field
Strong existing understanding of media relations and experience communicating directly with journalists and media outlets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong relationship-building skills and ability to communicate professionally with journalists, creators, client executives, and community representatives
Experience managing multiple projects, stakeholders, and deadlines in a fast-paced agency, entertainment, or marketing environment
Strong judgment and ability to understand how different audiences, communities, media, and creators should be approached
Comfortable working in a client-facing role and representing KanaRey and its clients professionally
Ability to work collaboratively across PR, marketing, creative, social media, and community teams
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, responsiveness, and follow-through
Preferred: Experience in video game, entertainment, anime, technology, or fandom-driven industries
Preferred: Existing relationships with gaming, entertainment, lifestyle, technology, or pop-culture media
Preferred: Experience with influencers, streamers, content creators, or online communities
Preferred: Familiarity with Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, and other community-driven platforms
Preferred: Agency experience managing multiple client accounts
Preferred: Genuine interest in games, entertainment, fandom culture, and online communities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k)
Eligible for a bonus