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Job Title: Diablo Social Content Creator - Contract Role

COVID-19 Hiring Updat

Remote: This role is expected to begin and continue as a remote position

Blizzard Entertainment’s Marketing Creative Services is looking for an expert Social Media Content Creator to ideate with our consumer marketing team and develop industry-leading social content for our Diablo channels. If you’re a passionate Diablo player and love being on the front lines of daily social content for Instagram, Twitter, and more, this is the role for you. Whether you are crafting and creating static images, coming up with Diablo memes, editing video related to the trends of the day, or creating longer lead interactive content, our ideal candidate must always seem to be asking, "Wouldn't it be funny if....?" A person will be successful in this role if they understand the visual vocabulary of a variety of platforms including standard methodologies for Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. This candidate must have a versatile technical skillset, the ability to work within game engines, and a creative mindset to push boundaries. Additionally, the right candidate will have a deep understanding of social media trends, how platforms function, and a basic understanding of creative performance KPIs. Strong communication skills are needed for phenomenal presentations and storytelling as a key voice of the Diablo social creative team.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES
● Build video, static, and interactive assets
● Use game capture builds to provide assets for social content
● Maintain knowledge of current social media trends, media requirements, and standard processes
● Choose effective social media marketing components and devise effective visual strategies to promote Diablo marketing campaigns. Collaborate with partners in Creative Marketing Services, as well as the consumer marketing teams to launch and support major game titles as well as day to day social content.
● Provide key assets to regional teams
● Understand the goals of a given project – knowing the right questions to ask and how to track down answers.
● Apply feedback as needed to complete a project.
● Manipulate image composition and perform basic paint overs when necessary

REQUIREMENTS
● 3+ years professional experience in crafting social content from initial concept to creative delivery
● Knowledge and passion for Diablo gameplay
● Understanding of the art styles of Blizzard Entertainment franchises.
● High levels of creativity, and demonstrated ability to generate innovative concepts, designs, and ideas. Strong conceptual skills and the ability to implement creative effectively and iterate.
● Outstanding eye for composition, contrast, and color. Comprehensive understanding of design principles and typography.
● Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Master Suite apps. (including Photoshop,
Premiere, After Effects, etc).
● Experience crafting content for multiple social platforms including Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, Facebook, Snapchat, and emerging channels
● General understanding of standard methodologies, technical requirements, and specs for developing content for social media channels. Knowledge of image formats and video codecs
● Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with frequent priority shifts.
● Able to work well in a collaborative team environment, and within an iterative design process.
● A passion for video games, movies, graphic novels, science fiction, and other elements of pop culture.

PLUSES
● Knowledge of Maya, 3ds Max, zBrush, or other 3D animation/modeling software
● Experience in the game industry
● Experience with digital photography, and/or machinima
● Experience working in a mobile publishing organization
● Basic familiarity with game design engines (i.e. Unity) and how to repurpose game assets for marketing design

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
● Resume
● Cover Letter should include your career goals and why you want to work at Blizzard
● Portfolio of creative work

EEO Statement

“We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.”

Disability Accommodations Request Statement

“We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.”

Rewards: We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is [$79,254- $134,460 annually] or [$38.10 - $64.64 hourly]. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.