Social Media Manager; Contractor | Immortal | Irvine, CA

Position: Social Media Manager (Contractor) | Immortal | Irvine, CA
Team Name:

Marketing

Job Title:

Social Media Manager (Contractor) | Immortal | Irvine, CA

Requisition :

R027675

Job Description:

Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a Social Media Manager to temporarily support the global social presence of Diablo Immortal. This role is responsible for developing and executing social media strategies that align with the game's live service roadmap, ensuring content is timely, platform native, and reflective of in-game features, events, and player experiences.

The Social Media Manager will work closely with cross-functional partners, including game development, production, art, and brand marketing, to integrate social planning into campaign development and live operations. This role requires a strong understanding of game content and player motivations, with the ability to translate product features into compelling social storytelling.

NOTE:

This is an anticipated 12-month assignment and offers a flexible hybrid work week from our Irvine, CA studio location, with a mix of remote and on-site days. While hybrid is the standard arrangement, you're also welcome to work on-site full-time if you prefer.

This is a contingent worker position and will be staffed through Volt, a staffing and workforce management company.

Responsibilities

* Develop and execute global social media strategies aligned with Diablo Immortal's live service content and franchise priorities

* Partner with art, production, and creative teams to plan, request, and deliver social-first assets that support game features and campaign beats

* Manage global social content calendars, ensuring alignment with development timelines and marketing initiatives

* Collaborate with creators and influencers to amplify campaign messaging and extend the reach of game content

* Maintain and evolve the brand's social voice, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across platforms

* Engage with the player community across social channels, fostering meaningful interaction and monitoring sentiment

* Work cross-functionally with development, community, PR, and regional teams to ensure cohesive messaging and execution

* Monitor and analyze social performance, leveraging insights to inform ongoing content and channel strategy

* Manage Pipeline direction for incoming content from multiple sources, including partners, agencies, and internal creative teams

* Lead social media strategy and execution for Diablo Immortal's presence at Blizz Con, including the planning, development, and delivery of all social content, assets, and activations

* Support the scripting and production of 4x Developer Update videos in partnership with development and production teams

* Create and maintain a social content playbook to support evolving development roadmaps and content strategies

Minimum Requirements

* 8+ years of experience in social media management or related field, preferably within gaming or live service environments

* Strong understanding of Diablo Immortal, ARPG systems, and player motivations

* Demonstrated ability to translate product features and game content into effective social campaigns

* Experience working cross-functionally with creative, production, or development teams

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience writing for global

* audiences

* Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Extra Points

* Experience working on mobile or live service games

* Familiarity with content production tools (e.g., Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects)

* Experience with social listening and analytics platforms

* Passion for Blizzard games and communities

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and Star Craft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards.

Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via , Xbox, Play Station, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology, and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises, including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush, and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order…