Marketing Communications Assistant
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This role offers solid opportunities for growth in marketing within the gaming industry, but may lack the high-level strategic impact seen in other roles.
- Exploit hands-on experience in gaming PR and marketing
- Competitive package for entry-level professionals
- Opportunity to collaborate in a creative environment
Pros
- Hands-on experience in PR and influencer marketing
- Collaboration with creative teams to amplify game titles
- Strong potential for professional development and networking
Cons
- Entry-level position likely with lower initial compensation
- High dependency on collaboration and teamwork
- Limited strategic decision-making authority
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-Level • Hybrid/in-studio
Good fit
- Entry-level professionals passionate about marketing
- Individuals eager to explore PR in a gaming context
- Teams players enthusiastic about gaming culture
Not recommended for
- Experienced marketers looking for senior roles
- Candidates preferring a solitary work environment
- Individuals uninterested in gaming or influencer practices
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap.
This role is offered on a full in-studio basis or a hybrid basis (minimum 3 days per week in the studio). We can provide a comprehensive relocation support package as part of any offer, should you need to relocate.
WHAT’S THE ROLE?
We’re looking for a passionate and organised Marketing Communications Assistant to join our Publishing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career to gain hands-on experience in games PR and influencer marketing. You’ll support the team in delivering impactful campaigns that connect our games with players around the world, helping to manage media and influencer relationships, coordinate campaign assets, and contribute creative ideas to amplify our titles across earned media and social channels.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Draft press releases, media alerts, and other PR copy.
- Maintain and update media lists across gaming, entertainment, and lifestyle outlets.
- Coordinate press and influencer outreach under guidance from more senior team members.
- Monitor and report on media and influencer coverage for campaigns and launches.
- Research and identify influencers across platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
- Support the day-to-day running of our content creator programs, including product key distribution and merchandise mailouts.
- Track influencer content performance and sentiment for campaign reporting.
- Contribute to campaign planning process.
- Collaborate with internal teams (social, community, marketing, creative) to ensure alignment with PR and influencer activities.
- Assist with event planning and execution, including previews and conventions.
- Help create media/influencer kits, presentations, and campaign summaries.
- Stay up to date with gaming industry news, trends, and influencer platforms.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with an understanding of brand tone of voice.
- Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Enthusiastic about games and gaming.
- Understanding of PR and influencer marketing principles.
- Familiarity with live streaming platforms e.g. Twitch, YouTube, and short-form content trends e.g. TikTok, Reels.
BONUS IF YOU HAVE
- Previous relevant experience through work, internships, or personal projects, in PR, influencer, social media, or marketing.
- Familiarity with media monitoring tools and influencer platforms e.g. Keymailer, Lurkit, CreatorIQ.
- An interest in simulation games.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players.
Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events.
We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative.
