Description
Scopely is looking for a Sr. Director of Community to join an ambitious new AAA cross-platform game coming to PC, consoles, and mobile in the US on a remote basis!
At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.
The Senior Director of Community will be leading a team for their game title, and responsible for building on category-winning strategies to deliver the best in class Hyper Engaged Community.
This role requires someone who can bring together the art and science of the modern-day PC/Console games community, with the ability to support a title across multiple hardware platforms. A focus on orchestrating the growth, engagement and retention of the community through content, activations and community-driven features to deliver a world-class gaming experience for our players. You'll be focused on leading the community for an exciting in-development cross-platform, PC/Console-led new title, which means being involved early in the games' development.
What You Will Do:
- You will be responsible for building out a team to support the game in each of these areas
- You will set strategy, develop tactics, and guide the Community team
- You will play a pivotal role in shaping the online presence of our game and fostering meaningful connections with our players
- Develop and execute a global community, social, and influencer strategy that aligns with our game's brand identity and broader marketing goals to drive engagement, retention and advocacy among players
- Establish communication channels and platforms to facilitate ongoing interaction between players, developers, and content creators
- Act as the primary spokesperson for the community to collaborate with cross-functional teams integrating community feedback into game development processes, ensuring a player-centric approach
- Foster positive interactions and relationships within the community by promoting inclusivity, respect, and collaboration
- Plan and execute community events, tournaments, and promotions to encourage participation and excitement within the community
- Generate original ideas and concepts for content that showcase gameplay, highlight community events, and spotlight player achievements and stories
- Engage with our community across various platforms, including responding to comments, participating in discussions, and amplifying user-generated content
- Utilize analytics tools to track community engagement metrics, sentiment, and social media performance, deriving insights to inform strategies
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in community management, social media management, Influencer management and esports preferably in the gaming industry
- Strong analytical skills, proficiency in analyzing and interpreting community engagement metrics, and the ability to use data to drive decision-making
- Deep understanding of gaming platforms, streaming services, and social media channels relevant to content creators and esports
- Deep understanding of the free-to-play landscape, player behavior, and understanding of current gaming trends
- Experience managing game communities, influencers and pro players
- Experience developing programs that effectively engage different community segments throughout the product lifecycle
- Track record of developing engaging content and media that augments your community strategy
- Team player - able to effectively engage stakeholders, agencies, partners & community members - able to hear, process, and respond to feedback to produce creative solutions to meet their needs
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Marketing, LiveOps, Production, and Engineering
For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY and WA, the annual salary range is $200,000 - $240,000 plus equity, bonus and benefits including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time-off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience .
At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!
About Us
Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," "Star Trek™ Fleet Command," "Stumble Guys," "MARVEL Strike Force," and "Yahtzee® With Buddies," among others.
Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.
Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies," Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.
Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.
Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.
For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com.
