Public Relations Manager, MENA
Xsolla is a global video game commerce company providing tools and services to launch, monetize, and scale games. Its offerings include payments, web shops, publishing, distribution, LiveOps, anti-fraud, subscriptions, SDKs, and creator solutions for developers, publishers, payment providers, creators, and other gaming businesses.
Maintainer signals as of 8/23/2026
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About Xsolla (USA), Inc.
Xsolla operates as a global merchant of record and video game commerce platform serving developers, publishers, resellers, payment providers, creators, and retailers. It provides payment processing across more than 200 countries and regions, 1,000+ payment methods, and 130+ currencies, alongside tax management, compliance, fraud prevention, refunds, dispute management, and end-user support. Its product portfolio includes Web Shop, Publishing Suite, Payments, Xsolla Pay, Mobile Buy Button, SDKs, Subscriptions, game distribution, Partner Network, Offerwall, LiveOps, Anti-Fraud, Login, Site Builder, cloud gaming, and related gaming commerce tools.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
Join Xsolla's Global Marketing team to support the planning, execution, and measurement of public relations and media relations campaigns across the MENA region. The role may be based in the Cyprus office or performed remotely across MENA and reports to the Vice President of Global Public Relations.
Requirements
- BA/MA degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field.
- 6-8 years of PR campaign strategy and execution experience with meaningful MENA experience.
- Strong local and international business and industry media networks.
- Exceptional short-form, long-form, branded content, and copywriting skills.
- MENA PR event planning and execution experience, particularly in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
- Expertise in crisis communications.
- Prior video game industry experience is required; fintech experience is a bonus.
- Experience localizing press releases for Arabic-language markets.
- Ability to work independently across time zones in a globally distributed team.
- Knowledge of UAE and Saudi Arabian data privacy regulations and local business practices.
- Fluent English required; Arabic and/or Hebrew proficiency strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with Tier 1 and local media outlets and partners across MENA.
- Contribute to marketing communications strategies, goals, budgets, and tactics.
- Develop media relations plans securing placements across print, broadcast, and online outlets.
- Coordinate PR activities, event logistics, and speaking opportunities at regional games, fintech, and web3 events.
- Create content for traditional and new media platforms while considering regional cultural norms.
- Manage media inquiries and interview requests.
- Craft press releases, bylined articles, and presentation scripts.
- Evaluate partnership, sponsorship, and advertising opportunities.
- Build relationships with thought leaders, government bodies, and gaming ecosystem stakeholders.
- Monitor industry trends and recommend communications strategies.
- Create thought leadership content and maintain an editorial ideas bank.
Benefits
- Unlimited Flexible Time Off
- Personalized career roadmap for each employee
- Professional development through training and educational opportunities
Hiring Process
Background checks may be conducted after the final interview stage, where permitted by law.