Gaming Social Media Manager - NYC

As the Gaming Social Media Manager at Medal, your primary responsibilities will involve creating and managing captivating social content tailored for competitive PC gamers. You'll develop a content strategy for platforms such as Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, while also collaborating with fellow creators to enhance content diversity. Your role will require you to stay on top of gaming trends and memes to capitalize on timely opportunities, all while creating fun and engaging material that resonates with our audience.

Candidates for the Gaming Social Media Manager position at Medal should have a robust background in content creation, particularly within the gaming niche. Familiarity with popular games such as Valorant, Roblox, and Fortnite is crucial. We’re looking for someone who is proactive, highly creative, and has a network of creator connections that can be leveraged for collaborative projects. Strong communication skills and the ability to work flexibly are also essential for success in this role.

The Gaming Social Media Manager role at Medal is based in New York City. Candidates should either be local or willing to relocate to the area, as in-person collaboration and quick response to trends will be essential for the content creation process.

Medal offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $155,000 annually for the Gaming Social Media Manager position. The final compensation may vary based on the individual's skills, experience, and other relevant factors, ensuring that each team member is rewarded fairly for their contributions.

At Medal, we're looking for a Gaming Social Media Manager who not only understands gaming and enjoys creating content but also prioritizes humor. We value creativity and a strong initiative to independently generate entertaining material. Additionally, having a network of content creator friends and being current on gaming trends are traits that will help you excel in this role.

Highlight specific examples of your past work in gaming content, mentioning platforms you've used and successful campaigns. Showcase your understanding of the gaming audience and how your content resonated with them.

Discuss your research process for identifying trends, including tools or platforms you use to stay informed. Explain how you adapt trends to align with your brand's voice while appealing to the gaming community.

Explain the tactics you would use for each platform, emphasizing tailored content strategies and cross-promotional campaigns. Discuss engagement metrics you would track to measure success.

Talk about your time management skills and methods you employ to remain organized in a busy environment. Share examples of how you’ve successfully met tight deadlines and pivotal moments.

Share a detailed story about a collaboration you've managed, emphasizing your role, the challenges you faced, and the outcomes. This will showcase your teamwork ability and your creativity.

Discuss the types of content you find effective, such as humor-driven videos or relatable memes. Focus on how you gauge community feedback and adapt your content accordingly.

Outline a potential content budget plan, specifying how you'd allocate funds to various resources like creators, production tools, and ad spend to maximize impact while staying within budget.

Identify platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter as essential for engaging with gamers, explaining the demographics, content styles, and interaction rates that make them effective for your strategies.

Discuss your approach to addressing criticism by acknowledging the feedback warmly, analyzing it for potential improvements, and demonstrating a commitment to evolving your content strategies.

Share innovative and entertaining content concepts that align with the current gaming trends. Provide insights into how these ideas would engage viewers and consider collaboration with creators to amplify outreach.