Social Media Manager

Austin, TX

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive brand social presence for a gaming studio by managing multi-platform content and real-time engagement.

  • Own day-to-day social writing, publishing, and community engagement across Facebook, X, TikTok, Twitch, Instagram, and YouTube.
  • Must-have: 2+ years of brand social media management in gaming or entertainment.
  • Standout: Travel to capture live player events and collaborate across Social, Brand, and Community teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Help develop and deliver contextually relevant social media and community strategies across key channels, including Facebook, X, TikTok, Twitch, Instagram, and YouTube.
  • Manage day-to-day activity across multiple platforms, writing, publishing, and engaging with player-facing content that resonates with our audience.
  • Maintain an organized and forward-looking content calendar that supports key initiatives and milestones.
  • Research internal initiatives, gaming culture, and industry trends to identify opportunities that keep the brand fresh, competitive, and connected to the community.
  • Capture authentic, real-time content from player events, including photos, videos, and behind-the-scenes moments. (Travel required)
  • Act as an internal advocate for social best practices, ensuring consistent tone, policy alignment, and representation of the player voice across teams.
  • Collaborate closely with the Social Media, Brand, and Community teams to surface discussion trends, identify opportunities, and create moments for proactive engagement.
  • Contribute creative ideas and trend-based concepts that inspire new approaches to storytelling and player engagement.
  • Build relationships with community advocates and influencers who help expand our reach and strengthen our connection with players.
  • Ensure consistency in tone, messaging, and visual identity across all social campaigns and platforms.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience managing brand social media accounts, preferably within the gaming or entertainment industry.
  • Strong understanding of current social media trends, platforms, and best practices.
  • Excellent writing, grammar, and proofreading skills with a sharp eye for tone and detail.
  • Basic knowledge of Photoshop for light content editing.
  • Basic understanding of short-form video editing and production.
  • Comfortable engaging directly with players both online and during in-person events.

Preferred

  • Demonstrated success in developing or executing short-form video content on platforms such as TikTok or Reels.
  • Strong understanding of software or game development processes.
  • Familiarity with Star Citizen and its community.
  • Highly proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
  • Creative problem solver with a passion for continuous learning and experimentation.
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Cloud Imperium Games

Cloud Imperium Games is a new kind of independent studio dedicated to delivering AAA experiences outside the established publisher system, founded by Chris Roberts, creator of the best selling Wing Commander and Freelancer series, Cloud Imperium is currently developing Star Citizen, a record-shattering crowd funded title that combines classic space sim gameplay with Hollywood-caliber visuals.Cloud Imperium aims to pave new ground in game development by sharing the process with the players. Where game development was once hidden, Cloud Imperium has opted to share the process with those backing Star Citizen. Supporters come to know the team and follow them every step of the way as the game created. The community is closely engaged and their feedback Is considered in all aspects of game development, avoiding standard publicity to put Roberts’ epic vision directly in players’ hands.Cloud Imperium has studios in Los Angeles, California ; Austin, Texas ; Manchester, UK and Frankfurt, Germany.

Founded in 2012
Los Angeles, California, USA
768 employees (393 in marketing)