Senior Talent Sourcer at Zynga

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Gaming, Interactive EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of sourcing experience, ideally in gaming (console, PC, mobile), entertainment technology, or adjacent techno-creative industries
Advanced sourcing proficiency, Boolean search techniques, X-ray searches, social media recruiting, and emerging AI-powered sourcing tools
Experience leveraging data from sourcing and talent intelligence tools such as LinkedIn, ArtStation, Talent Neuron, Workday, Greenhouse, etc
Strong understanding of the gaming industry talent landscape, role requirements, career progression paths, and how to monitor emerging trends
Demonstrated ability to leverage data to influence and engage partners across various functions, seniority levels, and skill backgrounds
Proven success in fast-paced, evolving organizations with changing priorities and emerging opportunities
Commitment to staying current with industry trends, sourcing innovations, and best practices in talent acquisition

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sourcing strategies: Leverage data-driven insights to develop, implement, and continuously refine sourcing strategies that attract world-class talent across engineering, art, design, product management, and emerging disciplines
Hands-on sourcing: Source and engage both active and passive candidates through diverse platforms including LinkedIn, ArtStation, GitHub, industry conferences
Collaboration with recruiting and hiring managers: Partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and cross-functional leaders to understand evolving talent needs relevant to business objectives
Talent intelligence: Conduct comprehensive talent and market mapping to understand industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitive landscape dynamics
Relationship building: Cultivate authentic, long-term relationships with potential candidates, creating positive experiences that enhance our employer brand regardless of immediate hiring outcomes
Performance analytics: Track and analyze comprehensive sourcing metrics to measure channel effectiveness, candidate quality, and pipeline health to develop sourcing recommendations that inform hiring strategies
Employer branding support: Collaborate with marketing and people teams to showcase our culture and values to candidates

Skills

Talent Sourcing

Sourcing Strategies

Data-Driven Insights

Talent Pipelines

Recruiting Partnerships

Engineering Sourcing

Art Sourcing

Design Sourcing

Product Management Sourcing

Gaming Industry Knowledge

Zynga

Develops social games for mobile platforms

About Zynga

Zynga develops social games primarily for mobile and web platforms, with popular titles like FarmVille and Words With Friends. Their games are designed to be engaging and accessible, featuring social elements that allow players to connect with friends. This focus on social interaction helps keep users engaged and encourages them to return to the games. Zynga targets casual gamers who prefer quick and easy entertainment on their smartphones and tablets. The company uses a freemium model, offering free downloads with optional in-game purchases for enhancements and generating revenue through advertising. Zynga also partners with organizations like Amazon Prime and educational initiatives to expand its reach and support social causes.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2007Year Founded

$841.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Social Impact, GamingIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Compensation - Competitive salary, performance bonuses, opportunities for equity participation, retirement/pension savings support programs

Health - Medical, Dental, Vision covered for employees with participation for employees eligible dependents as well as Disability and life insurance program

Family - Generous parental leave for birth parents, partners and adoptive families. Infertility support, emergency child care and flexible time-off policies

Wellness - Gym benefits, wellness programs, employee assistance programs and generous time-off policies

Food - Food and snacks made in-house or delivered, healthy snack kitchens with drinks and treats, coffee bars, regular social gatherings and happy hours

Work & Life - Flexible time-off policies (DTO), office rest areas, gaming spaces, employee discounts and more

Transit Benefits - Shuttle service in select locations, commuter/parking benefits, secure bicycle storage, business travel assistance

Resource Groups - Women at Zynga (WAZ), zCares charitable giving, zParents, zEndurance adventure club, BZU, zPride LGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging

Risks

Chartboost acquisition by LoopMe may disrupt Zynga's advertising strategies.

IBM's patent lawsuit win could lead to financial liabilities for Zynga.

Star Wars: Hunters on PC may face competition from established PC games.

Differentiation

Zynga's games incorporate social elements, enhancing user engagement and retention.

The freemium model allows Zynga to attract a broad audience with free-to-play games.

Strategic partnerships expand Zynga's reach and support social causes.

Upsides

Cross-platform gaming enhances user engagement, as seen with Star Wars: Hunters.

Real-world brand integration in games opens new revenue streams, like with Toyo Tires.

High-profile celebrity marketing boosts visibility, as with Kit Harington for Game of Thrones.

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