Social Strategist & Community Manager (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Social Strategist & Community Manager (Marketing/Gaming): Leading social-first strategy and community growth for a global tabletop games leader with an accent on brand awareness, engagement, and advocacy. Focus on building a high-volume content engine, designing community operating models, and translating consumer insights into platform-native execution.

Location: Hybrid in Bordon, GB

Company

Global leader in tabletop games, featuring iconic titles like CATAN, Ticket to Ride, and Exploding Kittens.

What you will do

• Develop and own the annual social strategy and rolling 90-day plans aligned with marketing priorities and consumer insights.
• Build the community operating model, including moderation standards, escalation routes, and crisis protocols.
• Set creative standards for platform-native output (short-form video, stories) and direct the Social Media Executive.
• Establish a KPI framework and reporting cadence to turn data into actionable performance improvements.
• Manage cross-functional alignment across Brand, Creative, and Product stakeholders.
• Line manage, coach, and develop the Social Media Executive to raise the bar on content craft.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience leading social strategy, channel planning, and community growth.
• Demonstrable experience building high-performing social strategies with measurable impact.
• Strong content creation capability across static and video formats.
• Strong editorial judgement and ability to translate insights into creative standards.
• Strong analytical capability to derive recommendations from data.
• Experience in stakeholder management and guiding creative execution across teams.

Nice to have

• Experience managing agencies, creators, and influencer programs.
• Experience in entertainment, gaming, lifestyle, or other passion-led communities.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working environment to balance work and life.
• Competitive salary and private medical insurance.
• 24 days holiday (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
• Additional day off for birthdays or wellbeing.
• Staff discount on all company products.