Social Media Manager

Manchester, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the social voice for a gaming community by turning events, trends, and player feedback into proactive content and real-time engagement across major platforms.

  • Social content ownership: write, publish, and engage across Facebook, X, TikTok, Twitch, Instagram, and YouTube.
  • Community and trends: surface discussion topics and opportunities with Social, Brand, and Community teams.
  • Real-time content capture: document events on site and travel to build timely content tied to key initiatives.

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

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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)
31% recommend to a friend
27% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
51.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.3%
Direct
40.4%
Referral
9.5%
Social
4.5%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~768

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
70 (9% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$180.9M
Last Raise
$17.3M
Series Unknown, 6 years ago

Funding History

  • Mar 2020
    Series Unknown • $17.3M
  • Dec 2018
    Series Unknown • $46M
  • Dec 2012
    Product Crowdfunding • $117.7M

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