Remote Esports Growth Marketing Pro

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health insurance

Home office stipend

PD opportunities

Paid time off

Esports events access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Esports Marketing Specialist to shape and execute campaigns for an esports audience. You will collaborate with teams, creators, and influencers to drive engagement and growth across platforms, including Twitch, YouTube, and Discord.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in digital marketing focused on esports, strong content skills, and the ability to work independently in a distributed, remote setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• 3+ years of digital marketing experience with a focus on esports or gaming.
• Understanding of the esports landscape, major titles, leagues and communities.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Excellent content creation skills (writing, basic video editing, graphic design).
• Strong community management and engagement strategies.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects remotely.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in virtual teams.
• Passion for competitive gaming and esports culture.
• Familiarity with influencer marketing and partnership management in gaming.
• Basic knowledge of SEO and SEM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative marketing campaigns for the esports audience.
• Manage and grow our presence across social media platforms (Twitch, Twitter, Discord, YouTube).
• Create engaging content, including videos, graphics, and written posts.
• Collaborate with esports teams, players, and influencers for partnerships and sponsorships.
• Monitor and analyse campaign performance metrics and provide optimization insights.
• Organize and promote online esports tournaments, events, and community activities.
• Stay current with trends, games, and developments in the esports ecosystem.
• Assist in development of brand messaging and positioning in competitive gaming.
• Manage marketing budgets for campaigns and initiatives.
• Engage with the esports community to build brand loyalty.

Skills

Esports marketing

Content creation

Community management

Social media analytics

Partnerships & sponsorships

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Esports Marketing Specialist to shape and execute campaigns for an esports audience. You will collaborate with teams, creators, and influencers to drive engagement and growth across platforms, including Twitch, YouTube, and Discord.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in digital marketing focused on esports, strong content skills, and the ability to work independently in a distributed, remote setup.