Social Media Manager (esports and video games)

Job Summary

We’re seeking an on-site Social Media Manager who lives and breathes gaming culture and can capture the energy of live production. You’ll own the content calendar, publish real-time coverage from our studio and events, create short-form edits, engage the community, and report on performance. You’ll collaborate closely with producers, graphics, and talent to turn moments into measurable growth.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

• Plan and own the weekly/monthly content calendar across platforms.
• Capture and publish real-time content from the studio and live events (photo, video, Stories, Shorts/Reels/TikToks).
• Edit short-form content and cutdowns; write platform-native copy and headlines.
• Engage with community comments, DMs, and creator/partner accounts; escalate issues as needed.
• Coordinate with production, graphics, and talent to align content with show rundowns and brand guidelines.
• Track performance, build reports, and recommend data-driven optimizations (format, timing, hooks).
• Maintain asset libraries, permissions, and credits; ensure compliance with partner and sponsor requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Deep fluency in gaming culture and esports content trends; understands what plays on each platform.
• Strong visual instincts and copywriting skills; can move quickly without sacrificing quality.
• Data-driven mindset; comfortable building dashboards and translating metrics into next steps.
• Collaborative and reliable; thrives working shoulder-to-shoulder with production and graphics teams.
• Comfortable being on-site to source content in real time; proactive about capturing behind-the-scenes moments.
• Local to Atlanta and available for on-site work at our Uptown studio.

Nice to Have

• Experience covering live broadcasts, tournaments, or creator-led productions.
• On-camera confidence for quick hits or interviews if needed.
• Basic motion graphics (e.g., simple lower-thirds, captions) and thumbnail design skills.
• Familiarity with rights management, music licensing, and sponsor/brand safety guidelines.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive and commensurate with experience and role scope. Please include your salary or day-rate expectations in your application.