Community Manager - Gaming & Esports

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Gaming events access

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a vibrant Community Manager to grow the gaming and esports community. This fully remote role builds strong ties with players, streamers, and fans, while boosting brand engagement across social platforms and Discord.

You will create engaging content, moderate conversations, monitor sentiment, and organize online events. The ideal candidate has proven gaming community experience, excellent writing and communication skills, and can work independently from home.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Community Manager in gaming/esports.
• Strong understanding of online communities and social platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for engaging content.
• Passion for gaming and esports culture.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to engage and grow the online gaming community across platforms.
• Moderate forums, social channels, and Discord, and foster positive interactions.
• Create and schedule engaging content, posts, announcements, and events.
• Monitor sentiment, identify trends, and report feedback to teams.
• Organize online community events, tournaments, and contests.

Skills

Community management

Gaming industry knowledge

Social media proficiency

Content creation

Remote work

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a vibrant and engaged Community Manager to foster and grow their community within the Gaming & Esports sector. This fully remote position is responsible for building strong relationships with players, streamers, and fans, enhancing brand loyalty, and creating a positive and interactive online environment. You will be the voice of the brand across social media platforms, forums, and Discord servers, driving engagement and gathering valuable player feedback. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about gaming culture and skilled in online community building.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to engage and grow the online gaming community across various platforms.
• Actively moderate forums, social media channels, and Discord servers, responding to inquiries and fostering positive interactions.
• Create and schedule engaging content, including posts, announcements, and community events.
• Monitor community sentiment, identify trends, and report feedback to internal teams.
• Organize and execute online community events, tournaments, and contests.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Community Manager , preferably in the gaming or esports industry.
• Deep understanding of online communities, social media platforms, and community management tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for engaging content creation.
• Passion for gaming and familiarity with popular gaming titles and esports culture.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Fully remote work position, offering significant lifestyle flexibility.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Opportunities to attend gaming events and interact with industry professionals.
• A dynamic and fun work culture centered around passion for gaming.