Social Media & Content Manager | Candy Crush Saga at Activision-Blizzard

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Gaming, MarketingIndustries

Requirements

Proven experience managing and growing organic social channels for a leading entertainment, tech, lifestyle, or gaming brand
Strong understanding of social strategy and platform best practices across Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging channels
Confident and passionate in developing creative ideas and guiding social-first content from concept through to execution
Data driven using analytics and insights to inform decisions, measure impact, and optimise performance of content
Excellent communicator and collaborator with strong organisational and project management skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders and priorities
Passionate about culture, trends, and storytelling that builds connection with audiences

Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of Candy Crush’s organic social strategy, ensuring each channel grows in reach, engagement, and brand relevance
Plan, brief, and publish platform-native content that reflects Candy’s brand personality and resonates with our global player community
Manage the social content calendar, ensuring consistent, timely, and aligned execution across brand, game, and campaign priorities
Lead the planning and execution of always-on social content as well as collaborating with Brand, Comms, Product Marketing and CRM teams to deliver high-impacted, integrated social activity that amplifies campaign performance
Monitor platform trends, cultural moments, and player insights to identify opportunities for timely, creative, and relevant storytelling
Analyse performance data and player insights to optimise content and guide future creative direction
Partner with in-house creative teams, creators, and agencies to deliver high-quality, engaging social content
Test and adopt new tools, formats, and platform features to drive innovation and keep Candy Crush’s social presence ahead of the curve
Uphold Candy Crush’s brand standards across every post and channel, ensuring consistency, quality, and creative excellence

Skills

Social Media Strategy

Content Planning

Instagram

Facebook

TikTok

YouTube

Content Calendar

Performance Analysis

Player Insights

Creative Storytelling

Brand Communications

Activision-Blizzard

Develops and publishes interactive video games

About Activision-Blizzard

Activision Blizzard develops and publishes video games, creating popular franchises like World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Candy Crush. Their games are available on various platforms and cater to a wide range of players, from casual mobile users to serious console and PC gamers. The company generates revenue through game sales, in-game purchases, subscriptions for games like World of Warcraft, and advertising through Activision Blizzard Media. They also profit from merchandise and esports events. What sets Activision Blizzard apart from competitors is its focus on high-quality gaming experiences that promote community and social interaction among players. The company's goal is to provide engaging and immersive entertainment that connects gamers worldwide.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1979Year Founded

$975MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Entertainment, GamingIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

Relocation Assistance

Risks

Employee morale issues due to layoffs could affect productivity and innovation.

Backlash from the Microsoft acquisition may impact game development and community trust.

Loss of key talent to competitors could weaken strategic capabilities.

Differentiation

Activision Blizzard boasts iconic franchises like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft.

The company excels in cross-platform play, enhancing player engagement and retention.

Activision Blizzard's esports division capitalizes on growing viewership and sponsorships.

Upsides

Microsoft's acquisition could provide resources for innovation and expansion.

Cloud gaming services offer a broader audience without high-end hardware needs.

Augmented reality gaming experiences present new opportunities for franchise expansion.

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