Content Manager

Job Overview

Have you ever dreamed of joining the Navy? Already been there or not quite ready for that yet? How about joining the team that brought together the biggest online community of naval history enthusiasts worldwide? 

Wargaming USA is looking for an enthusiastic individual to fill the position of Content Manager for its Austin-based team of ship- and history-lovers responsible for fostering and developing the communities in the Americas. This position will assist in operating multiple regional communication channels in collaboration with other departments, in an effort to help us communicate with our existing audience more effectively, as well as increase the exposure of our brand on those channels.

Success in this role relies on a sound understanding of player behavior and the social media landscape with its trends and sensitivities across multiple languages and regions. This knowledge will need to be combined with an ability to develop creative, innovative, and compelling messaging that keeps the community in the Americas entertained and informed about our games – according to specs and by deadlines. The right candidate will come with a great sense of humor and a deep understanding of the American audience, as well as a penchant for writing great copy, designing great art briefs. They will also exhibit great attention to detail and care for the production schedule.

Reports To

Social Media Manager

What you will do

• Help manage the look and feel of the brand's messaging to players through managing content platforms, as well as the creation of written and visual content throughout multiple communication channels

• Write, edit, localize, proofread, record and schedule compelling content for both the brand's website and social media platforms (ex: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), as well as development-related content (ex: dev blogs, patch notes, Workplace article), as needed

• Capture, edit, and publish screenshots, video, animated GIFs, and other art assets used by various departments, as well as modify content on the fly to meet SM requirements

• Help grow the reach of brand channels by leveraging targeting algorithms and providing engagement on posted content

• Align with multiple stakeholders to manage an editorial calendar, as well as create content initiatives that are in line with business priorities

• Analyze content performance, output and optimize for effectiveness using various analytics and content management tools. Prepare informative reports on your findings

• Manage art creation requests to fulfill the needs of the local team. Work with the art team to provide creative input and guidelines for visual assets

What we are looking for

• a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Communications, or 3+ years of previous experience in a business communications role, or 5+ years of relevant experience managing content or social media platforms with a significant following

• Experience working with web-based content management systems.

• Familiarity with operating content and social media platforms (ex: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for business applications

• Native English speaker with outstanding communication skills including solid verbal, written, and listening skills for developing on-brand copy for website/blog articles and social media content 

• Proficient in using text editing software. Experienced with Adobe Photoshop and/or Premiere (or equivalent software)

• Analytical mindset and experience with relevant SM and content reporting and planning tools like Agorapulse and Google Analytics

• An ownership mentality and go-getter attitude, exemplified by the following traits:

• You take pride in maintaining and developing the skills essential to your position and are willing to assume responsibility for tasks large and small necessary to accomplish your goals. You seek to build your coworkers up and to share your knowledge and experience for the betterment of the team.

• You lead others by example, engage in fighting fires to save the day, give honest and constructive feedback

Additional skills that will help you stand out

• Familiarity with game publishing, its structure and processes. This includes experience with collaborative tools such as JIRA, Asana, or other similar products, as well as reporting and planning processes

• You are an active player of World of Warships, familiar with the game’s history and its community. Please provide your account name with your application

• You are bilingual in English and Spanish

• You are also able to effectively communicate in Brazilian Portuguese, Russian or Chinese. Feel free to impress with other languages too

• You’ve produced and hosted livestream content and are familiar with current livestream, audio and/or video tech

• You’re a lvl 69 Memelord (and can prove it)