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Assistant Community Manager, Kerbal Space Program
2 years ago
ABOUT THE POSITION
Private Division is a developer-focused publisher that empowers the video games industry’s leading creative talent to develop the games that they are passionate about building, while providing the support that they need to make their titles critically and commercially successful on a global scale. The label is a division of Take-Two Interactive Software, and is the publisher of Kerbal Space Program, The Outer Worlds, OlliOlli World, and more. We are headquartered in New York City with offices in Seattle, Munich, Las Vegas, and Singapore.
THE CHALLENGE
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about community building, space, the space industry, STEM, video games, and most of all, Kerbal Space Program (KSP). The assistant community manager for KSP will be a part of a growing marketing and communications team and contribute to the strategic development of community/social media campaigns for KSP. They’ll be working in tandem with a senior community manager to engage the existing KSP community as well as expanding it by becoming well-versed in the game and the many interesting opportunities around it, including exposure to other video games in the genre.
WHAT YOU’LL TAKE ON:
- Assist in the planning and execution for the community and social media strategies for Kerbal Space Program and grow the brand into new initiatives beyond gaming.
- Collaborate with the developer, the greater marketing team, the international marketing team in Munich, and production team in Seattle to support the worldwide execution of the marketing and PR plans for KSP.
- Create new assets for various social media and marketing channels by utilizing asset creation software (such as the Adobe suite).
- Work with creative teams, the developer, and vendors on captivating assets and programs to support the social and community execution.
- Represent the game as an on-site ambassador and expert at trade and consumer shows (like PAX shows).
- Develop, manage, and execute the community and social calendars for KSP in tandem with internal and external parties.
- Support and collaborate with content creators and community influencers, grow KSP social media followings, and engage with video game audiences across social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, and more.
- Assist in managing existing KSP communities in the forums, subreddit, and beyond (including collaboration with moderators).
- Travel, both domestic and international, is required subject to company and COVID travel policies.
- You’re going to play KSP, a lot!
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in community management and social media , also acceptable from an educational setting. Strong knowledge of the video game industry is required.
- An awareness and appreciation for Kerbal Space Program, as well as an interest in space, space-related media, space agencies, and the overall space industry
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, as well as time and organizational skills.
- Demonstrate a strong ability to listen, develop a complete understanding of the developer’s goals , and execute on those goals with a strong work ethic.
- Experience in or awareness of building communities on all or most major social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and/or Twitch.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or other relevant project management toolset. Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop required.
** Please tell us about why you’re excited about the opportunity to work on Kerbal Space Program specifically when you submit your cover letter. Cover letters count as part of the application requirements for this role.**
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“T2”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment at T2 is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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