Social Media Manager (Gaming)

Location: Santa Monica, California, United States; onsite with an anticipated hybrid work model combining office and remote work.

Salary: $27.42–$50.72 hourly, plus potential incentive compensation.

Company

hirify.global is a large interactive entertainment company developing and publishing global video game franchises.

What you will do

• Develop and own end-to-end social media strategies across X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Reddit, and emerging platforms.
• Build social programs that drive discovery, engagement, community growth, and cultural relevance across gaming audiences.
• Develop creative strategies for campaigns, announcements, trailers, character reveals, and live-ops moments.
• Coordinate Publishing, Brand, Communications, Community, Creative, Product, development teams, and external agencies.
• Maintain global editorial calendars and oversee complex multi-title activations against deadlines, budgets, and creative standards.
• Track KPIs and platform analytics, turning insights into recommendations for improved content quality and audience growth.

Requirements

• 5+ years of social media experience in gaming, entertainment, or consumer digital brands.
• Experience leading social strategy and large-scale programs with minimal oversight.
• Experience managing multiple agencies, content studios, and cross-functional partners.
• Strong knowledge of gaming culture, player communities, social platforms, and content formats.
• Strong organizational, project management, analytical, communication, and creative briefing skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• Experience managing social programs for large-scale brands in complex stakeholder environments.
• Experience delivering first-to-market and culturally relevant social activations.
• Experience working with game developers, publishing teams, community teams, or esports organizations.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment focused on innovation and player experiences.
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings, life, disability, and dependent care benefits.
• 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
• Mental health, wellbeing, fitness, game discounts, and additional voluntary benefit programs.
• Relocation assistance may be available if the company requires a geographic move.