Associate Community Manager (Contract)

ZAM Network is a multi-faceted company comprised of a full-service creative agency (ZAM) and a dedicated media division (Fanbyte). ZAM specializes in building engaged gaming communities and comprehensive solutions through its three core pillars of marketing, creative services, and user research. Fanbyte operates one of the largest multiplayer-focused gaming networks in the world consisting of the #1 communities for World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and others. Fanbyte.com, our flagship website, covers games, entertainment, wrestling, sports, and more!

We are looking for a Community Manager to further grow ZAM’s Community Team in the EU and assist in the creation and implementation of Community Development and Management strategies for our global gaming clientele. The ideal candidate is someone that has a passion for video games, deep knowledge and love of the gaming industry, and has a high level of attention to detail. The Community Manager at ZAM will need to flex their project management skills, track and complete a variety of tasks for multiple projects, build strong relationships with our clients as well as grow and engage with online gaming communities.

This position will be a 1-month contract beginning in January 2025 with the possibility of an extension contingent on performance of the campaign.

Hourly rate for this role will be up to $25.00 USD = €24.27, and will vary based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and take ownership of a variety of gaming community development projects including strategy and operations.
• Coordinate communications with our clients, understand their goals and provide solutions.
• Provide reporting and accurate tracking of projects to clients and internal stakeholders, effectively communicating updates, risks, and roadblocks.
• Build and optimize community platforms from the ground up including Discord, Subreddits, Forums, Twitch, Facebook Groups, and more.
• Community moderation, volunteer management, and recruitment across multiple platforms.
• Create and run community events to engage and grow online communities.
• Work with other internal departments including marketing and creative services to complete projects with a high level of quality.
• Monitor online community sentiment and provide constructive feedback on how to improve and maintain positive sentiment for our clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4+ years of community management experience in an agency or gaming environment.
• 2+ years of experience managing a team or freelancers.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Passionate gamer with experience in PC/console and mobile games.
• Self-motivated, independent, high attention to detail, process-oriented, and adaptable when working across multiple clients and business units.
• An open-minded and problem-solving attitude with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience launching at least one new product and/or facilitating the growth of a thriving community.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, deal with ambiguity, and cooperate effectively with our international clientele.
• Flexibility for irregular work hours to collaborate with our headquarters in Los Angeles as well as our international clients.
• Proficient with common online community platforms (Discord, Reddit, Wikis, Forums, Twitch, etc.) as well as social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, Snapchat, and Facebook).
• Experience working with project management and social media tools (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Asana, Trello, etc.).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on any protected category.

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