Epic Games is hiring a

Social Media Manager

Cary, United States

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

MARKETING

What We Do

We deliver the most innovative gaming experiences possible to players across the world. Whether through community outreach, world-class events, or partnership integrations, the Epic Games Publishing and Marketing teams seek to surprise players with new experiences every time they drop in to play.

What You'll Do

We are looking for a Social Media Manager to join the Unreal Engine marketing team. In this role, you will focus on daily oversight and management of our social media platforms - currently LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, you will define social strategies, create and optimize campaigns and be responsible for identifying and advising on the ever growing social media landscape.

In this role, you will

  • Define and execute a clear strategy for all Unreal Engine social channels, establishing key themes, campaigns and messaging that is consistent with Unreal Engine’s go to market strategy and overarching brand
  • Daily management of all Unreal Engine social channels including posting and scheduling content and engaging with the community
  • Coordinating with the Communications, Content and Marketing teams to execute on the Unreal Engine social media programs in support of broad marketing plans for brand, industries, products and markets
  • Owning, establishing, and driving creative social first initiatives related to Unreal Engine across all social media platforms
  • Optimizing existing Unreal Engine social media channels and establishing best practices, as well as identifying and launching new platforms and trends
  • Assisting and collaborating with creative services to develop innovative and authentic social media content, ensuring buy-in from internal stakeholders with timely execution
  • Managing relationships with social media platforms, external influencer partners and agencies
  • Participating in defining social budgets, strategy and executing paid social activations

Travel may be required

What we're looking for

  • 3-5 years of experience in social media management
  • Ability to work full time in US EST time zone
  • Excellent understanding of social media marketing and proven ability to execute campaigns across marketing initiatives, including experience with multiple social media platforms
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with an attention to detail
  • Data driven mindset, including ability to translate campaign results into actionable insights and optimizations (working with our analyst to develop key KPIs and reporting)
  • A keen understanding and awareness of industry trends and emerging platforms
  • Creative and critical thinking skills
  • Strong self-motivation and work ethic
  • Problem-solving skills
  • A team-focused outlook 
  • Experience (or passion for) in for gaming, technology, media and entertainment or similar

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. 

Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

 

 

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 19 countries with 55 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we’ve been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic’s award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

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