For Publishing, having a player-focused mindset is important; we’re not here to be the center of attention. The team includes people with a wide array of experiences, from experienced veterans to green rookies, who all share a love of gaming and the belief we can always grow and improve in our craft. A primary goal at Riot is to ensure that the exterior our players and partners see is matched by how we see ourselves. We expect our Publishing teams to exemplify that spirit in all they do, and to empower and inspire Rioters at all levels to create the best player experience possible.

As a Social Strategist on the Creative and IP Development team, you will report to the Director of Brand Management. You will work with the Publishing and Creative Leads on Riot Music and Riot Forge to develop social plans, support efforts, and roll-out execution, and upkeep channels. You'll uphold best practices, working within Riot’s social and content ecosystem and tools to manage thoughtful content across multiple teams. You will participate in a community of practice around social media, ensuring we're all pushing in the same direction and working from the same playbook when we talk to players on Riot's and our players' social channels.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate strategic insight to develop long-term execution plans in collaboration with Brand Leads, translating goals into social media targets
Manage multiple social channels for your team and manage communities with a players-first mindset
Work across the department to determine integrated goals and plans, both ongoing and at the campaign level - from ideation to execution
Identify and assess our media channels for storytelling, using paid media targeting and amplification when needed
Manage campaigns, working with senior team members, identifying needed adjustments and optimizations
Work with Brand Managers to publish content through appropriate Riot backend publishing channels
Develop copy for all social content on relevant channels
Travel for industry events

Required Qualifications

3+ years in social or digital media, at an agency or in-house
Experience in digital/PR/social media
Proficient in social media tools and software (Spredfast, Sprinklr)
In-depth knowledge and curiosity of digital media landscape
Excellent copywriting skills
Experience managing social budgets across multiple platforms

Desired Qualifications

Experience in the music industry
Experience in game publishing
Experience managing vendors

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