Social Media Manager (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Social Media Manager (Gamedev): Leading global social media presence by strategizing and executing content that defines the game's voice with an accent on short-form video and internet culture. Focus on creating high-impact reactive content and optimizing paid advertising campaigns to maximize ROI.

Location: Must relocate to Gainesville, USA (Not remote)

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio focused on creating engaging player experiences and titles like ARK: Survival Evolved.

What you will do

• Develop and execute social media strategies and editorial calendars across all major platforms.
• Concept, capture, and edit platform-native short-form video content (TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Reels) and graphic assets.
• Monitor gaming and pop-culture trends to rapidly pitch and execute high-impact reactive content.
• Plan, launch, and optimize paid social media advertising campaigns and manage digital ad budgets.
• Establish and manage an efficient content pipeline in collaboration with the production team.
• Manage daily community interaction to foster positive engagement and brand loyalty.

Requirements

• Must be able to relocate to Gainesville.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, PR, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on video editing skills (CapCut, Premiere, or similar).
• Solid graphic design skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, or similar).
• Foundational understanding of paid social advertising principles and budget management.
• Deep understanding of current gaming trends, memes, and online player culture.

Nice to have

• Portfolio demonstrating strong visual design, copywriting, or short-form video editing.
• Experience running social media accounts or online communities for clubs or personal projects.
• Passion for mobile, live-service, or community-driven games.
• Knowledge of the studio's catalog or experience with titles like ARK: Survival Evolved.