Communications Specialist (contract)

Redmond, WA (Remote)

$44/hr – $50/hrMid Level5+ years expContract

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the influencer partnerships for a game franchise, turning campaign priorities into creator plans while coordinating cross-functional teams and day-to-day ops, then turn performance data into smarter activations.

  • Lead creator activations and campaigns tied to franchise milestones and cultural moments.
  • Coordinate with Social, Influencer, Marketing, Product, and external partners to deliver creator-focused plans and assets.
  • Analyze results to optimize future activations and maintain authentic, community-first creator partnerships.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support planning and execution of influencer campaigns and creator activations aligned with franchise strategy, game drops, and major cultural moments
  • Partner closely with the Head of Influencer, Social team, Integrated Marketing, Product Marketing, Consumer Products, and external partners to translate campaign priorities into clear creator-focused plans and deliverables
  • Manage day-to-day influencer program operations, including creator outreach, contracting workflows, briefing, scheduling, and ongoing communications
  • Maintain a strong understanding of the gaming creator ecosystem, platform trends, and emerging communities across YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and beyond
  • Help identify and recommend creators that align with brand values, audience goals, and campaign needs, including both top-tier and rising talent
  • Coordinate campaign logistics such as content timelines, asset delivery, approvals, and launch support to ensure smooth execution across multiple stakeholders
  • Support creator engagement opportunities tied to tentpole moments such as live events, multiplayer activations, marketplace partnerships, and sponsored programming
  • Track and interpret influencer campaign performance, contributing to reporting dashboards and post-campaign recaps while using insights to optimize future activations
  • Ensure creator partnerships feel authentic, community-first, and aligned with the franchise's tone, values, and player expectations
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Social and Influencer, Integrated Marketing, Product Marketing, Creative, Legal, and external partners
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Direct
38.3%
Referral
9.7%
Social
15.1%
Paid
0.9%

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35 (2% of company)
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14 years
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