Community Manager (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Community Manager (Gamedev): Leading external community and social communication for assigned video game IPs with an accent on driving engagement, user sentiment analysis, and creator campaigns. Focus on developing consistent brand voice across social channels, managing multi-channel content roadmaps, and representing the community voice to internal stakeholders and development studios.

Location: Hybrid role based in Irvine, CA. In-office attendance is required for collaboration and supervision.

Salary: $100,000–$125,000

Company

A global leader in interactive entertainment, focusing on high-quality video games and community-driven brand engagement.

What you will do

• Develop and execute comprehensive community and social media strategies for assigned game titles.
• Create engaging written and visual content across platforms including X, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Analyze key metrics and social listening data to provide actionable insights and reports to leadership.
• Collaborate with influencer teams to manage creator campaigns and drive brand affinity.
• Act as a brand representative in external-facing initiatives, including livestreams and video productions.
• Mentor direct reports and optimize processes to ensure high-performance execution.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in community management or social media marketing within the gaming or entertainment industry.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Must be able to work on-site in Irvine, CA.
• Deep understanding of gamer culture and hirify.global titles.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and meet content pipeline deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social analytics tools.

Nice to have

• Japanese language proficiency or experience working with Japanese/Asian corporations.
• Familiarity with Atlassian/Jira.
• Audiovisual and graphic design skills for content creation.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunities to lead high-profile IP communications on a global scale.
• Collaborative environment spanning US, Europe, and Japan teams.
• Focus on skill development, coaching, and team mentorship.
• Dynamic role involving cross-functional interaction with studios and marketing departments.