Play Content Lead: Communities, Events & Stories

Wizards of the Coast LLC; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 105,600 - 158,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off to Recharge

Financial Well-being

Life & Family Support

Volunteer and Community Initiatives

Learning & Development

Job summary

Wizards of the Coast LLC is seeking a Play Content Manager to shape Magic's player experience through organized play, community programs, and live events. You will lead content planning and execution across Magic.gg and digital channels, crafting stories that celebrate players and communities in play.

Collaborate with internal teams and partners to publish event guides, decklists, features, and coverage, while guiding freelancers and ensuring quality, accuracy, and brand standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in content management, editorial, journalism, digital content production, or related field.
• Outstanding writing, editing, storytelling, and communication skills.
• Experience crafting, editing, or producing written, visual, or video content for digital audiences.
• Experience managing multiple projects, deadlines, contributors, and stakeholders in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with live events, gaming, esports, or community-focused programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the content calendar and publishing roadmap for Play content across Magic.gg and supporting channels.
• Develop and publish content that highlights players, communities, events, and play experiences across Magic’s competitive and in-store play programs.
• Manage editorial content including event guides, decklists, feature stories, community spotlights, tournament coverage, event recaps, and other player-facing communications.
• Produce and edit short-form video and social content using event, livestream, and other assets.
• Identify compelling stories and moments that can be transformed into engaging editorial, video, and social content.
• Partner with event, tournament operations, and communications to support content before, during, and after live events.
• Manage freelance writers and other external contributors.
• Provide editorial direction and ensure content meets quality, accuracy, and brand standards.
• Collaborate across internal teams and external partners to deliver engaging player-facing content.
• Use audience insights and performance metrics to continuously improve content impact and engagement.

Skills

Content management

Editorial/journalism

Storytelling

Project management

Freelance coordination

Writing

Travel readiness

Tools

Content management system (CMS)

Video editing software

Job description

Wizards of the Coast LLC is seeking a Play Content Manager to shape Magic's player experience through organized play, community programs, and live events. You will lead content planning and execution across Magic.gg and digital channels, crafting stories that celebrate players and communities in play.

Collaborate with internal teams and partners to publish event guides, decklists, features, and coverage, while guiding freelancers and ensuring quality, accuracy, and brand standards.