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English Player Support Advocate - Remote
1 year ago
Title: Player Support Advocate - Remote
Location: USA - Remote
Line of Business: Player Support
Pay per hour: $10.50 - $12.50
Working Hours: You will work EST (Maryland) hours
All applications must be flexible and able to work evenings and weekends.
Are you a gamer at heart? Do you have great communication and computer skills? Are you a team player, motivated to learn and grow? This is your opportunity to join a global company and contribute to the lifecycle of some of the most popular games in the world! Your primary responsibility includes helping troubleshoot and solve issues via live chat or email to help a player who might be having trouble with their in-game experience or profile.
**This position will be 100% remote**
What you'll be doing
- Helping with software and hardware issues, using our in-house tools to help customers solve in-game issues.
- Working in a teamwork structure to make sure we are solving the issues quickly and correctly.
- Multitasking between multiple chat windows but being able to craft responses using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Identifying any patterns in the problems and escalating for bug examinations.
- Identifying, correcting, or advising on issues in customer computer systems or consoles.
- Assisting customers with application installations and updates; configurations; general network troubleshooting.
Requirements
What are we looking for
1-3 years of Technical Support Customer Service experience - experience in a high-volume contact center a plus!Solid working knowledge of computers, technical hardware, software, gaming consoles, and networks
Someone who plays and loves video games.Ability to problem solve while being able to keep the customer calm and informed throughout the troubleshooting process
Exceptional written and verbal communication skillsExceptional soft skills and the ability to show empathyStrong work ethic, multi-tasking skills, and adaptabilityTeam players and avid gamersOpen availability - Evenings and WeekendsAbility to work from home with stable internet connection and computerPC requirements:- An internet speed minimum of 10 Mb/s download internationally.
- A minimum of 4 GB RAM memory.
- Your computer should run at least a 64-bit version of Windows 8 or newer or a recently released version of macOS.
- An i5 processor (2,4 GHz or faster), or better/ similar, max. 3 years old.
- A screen with at least a 1080p Full HD display. External monitors are acceptable.
- Mobile or tablet device with at least Android 9 or iOS 15 or newer
- Your own Webcam, Headset and Laptop/PC.
- Your own separate and private working area with comfortable table and chair.
Benefits
What we offer
- You will be working for the pre-eminent global provider of specialist services to the games industry and provided with full training and the opportunity to work on some of the biggest game clients, titles, projects, and tech in the world.
- Attractive remuneration, holidays, regular team competitions with great prizes; and inclusion into an extensive social calendar. Our environments thrive with collaborative team-work with people from all around the world, different nationalities, and languages.
- A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability. We care about the wellbeing of our employees and have a dedicated employee wellbeing programme. We empower our people and offer regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish.
- Remote/Homeworking with flexible working schedules, a fun environment, and a relaxing culture, including the opportunity to work with the leading technology and creative minds in the world.
- Learn as you work and be part of something real that changes the face of gaming - forever
- Working with a global multi-lingual workforce with superb training and promotion and progression opportunities.
- Remote work, Retirement Plan Eligibility, Paid Sick Leave, Flexible schedule
Who we are
PTW is a boutique games services company that provides custom solutions worldwide. We believe in accelerating innovation across the globe. We started more than 25 years ago and since then, have grown exponentially year-on-year to who we are today. Our history is in gaming, and we are still gamers at heart. In our time within the games industry, we have worked on over 1,500 titles across all genres and all platforms.
We have grown rapidly over the past few years and now have 16 sites spanning the globe. The PTW umbrella of companies includes SIDE, 1518, OR Esports, and Entalize. SIDE works at the cutting edge of interactive media as a provider of audio services for the global entertainment market. 1518 is known industry wide for world-class art and is also our in-house game and product development studio.
Basically, anywhere in the world, any platform, any genre, we can help come up with a custom solution to make games run better, get to market faster, and enhance the lives of more players.
In summary, we connect and bring fun to the world.
Welcome to PTW!
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