Community Manager

Santa Monica, CA (Hybrid)

$90K/yr – $100K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive and oversee Paramount IP community channels to boost engagement, retention, and fan advocacy.

  • Own 3–5+ years managing gaming communities with Reddit/Discord/Steam leadership.
  • Must-have: Direct ownership of active communities on Reddit, Discord, or Steam.
  • Standout: Strong cross‑team collaboration and crisis‑management instincts.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and work with moderators and admins for Paramount IP community channels across Reddit, Discord and Steam. Ensure they are active, welcoming, and aligned with the tone of each franchise
  • Utilize Skydance’s community brand voice and implement it naturally within Paramount IP community Reddit, Discord and Steam pages
  • Develop and execute community engagement strategies that drive player retention, advocacy, and organic growth
  • Create and publish content including updates, patch notes, AMAs, dev posts, and community spotlights
  • Assist the social media team on content ideation, production and publishing
  • Partner with marketing, production, and development teams to translate game updates into clear, compelling community communications
  • Monitor conversations, sentiment, and trends across platforms, providing actionable insights back to internal teams
  • Lead and assist in moderation strategy and enforcement , working with volunteer moderators where applicable
  • Design and run community activations such as events, contests, and live Q&As
  • Support game launches and live service beats with real-time communication and player support coordination

Requirements

  • 3–5+ years of experience managing gaming communities, with direct ownership of Reddit, Discord, and/or Steam hubs
  • Deep understanding of platform-specific cultures and best practices (e.g., Reddit authenticity, Discord real-time engagement, Steam community expectations)
  • Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to adapt tone across brands and audiences
  • Ability to work independently and be an excellent collaborator with a passion for working across diverse groups to brainstorm creative solutions
  • Ability to interpret and follow brand guidelines
  • Experience working closely with game developers or live service teams
  • Strong instincts for community sentiment, crisis management, and player empathy
  • Familiarity with moderation tools, bots, and community analytics platforms
  • Passion for games and fandom culture, especially in franchise-driven ecosystems

Preferred

  • Experience launching or managing communities for AAA or live service games
  • On-camera or live hosting experience for AMAs, streams, or community events
  • Background in content creation or social media strategy
  • Familiarity with Paramount franchises or similar entertainment brands
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Skydance

Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, and interactive platforms. Its feature films include Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Annihilation, LIFE, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Star Trek Beyond, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Terminator Genisys, World War Z, Star Trek Into Darkness, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Jack Reacher, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, and True Grit. Skydance’s upcoming film releases include Top Gun: Maverick, Gemini Man, The Old Guard, 6 Underground and the nwe untitled Terminator film. In 2017, Skydance formed an animation division to develop and produce a slate of high-end feature films and television series in partnership with Spain’s Ilion Animation Studios. Skydance Television launched in 2013. Its current slate includes Emmy-nominated Grace and Frankie on Netflix, Altered Carbon on Netflix, Jack Ryan on Amazon, and Condor on AT&T Audience Network. Skydance Interactive launched in 2016 to create and publish original and IP-based virtual reality experiences and video games. Skydance Interactive recently debuted its first original title – Archangel, a story-driven VR shooter.

Founded in 2010
Santa Monica, California, USA
434 employees (178 in marketing)