Senior Influencer Manager - Blizzard Hearthstone (Contract) (Finance)

Team Name:
Hearthstone

Job Title:
Senior Influencer Manager - Blizzard Hearthstone (Contract)

Requisition ID:
R025436

Job Description:

Remote eligible:

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Albany, NY or Irvine, CA. However, we understand each person's circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options, including remote work arrangements.

Blizzard Entertainment's Hearthstone Community Team is seeking a dynamic Senior Influencer Relationship Manager. This role is pivotal in strategizing, growing, and nurturing our relationships with Hearthstone Content Creators and Influencers, ensuring alignment with Hearthstone's objectives.

What you bring to the table:

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Develop and Execute Influencer Strategies: Craft and implement effective, measurable organic and paid global influencer strategies for Hearthstone, guiding them through pre-launch, launch, and post-launch phases. Your work will directly influence the game's visibility and engagement across diverse audiences.
• Support Content Releases: Engage with Influencers and Content Creators to support new content releases, hotfixes, and patches. Your efforts will ensure timely and impactful dissemination of updates, keeping the community informed and excited.
• Expand Creator Network: Build and grow a diverse group of creators across various subjects. Identify and onboard new, influential creators to the Hearthstone Creators Program. Your ability to scout and nurture talent will be crucial in expanding Hearthstone's reach and influence.
• Innovate Creator Program: Lead the development of new initiatives, benefits, and perks for the Hearthstone Creators Program. Your creativity and strategic thinking will enhance the value proposition for creators, fostering stronger partnerships.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with PR, Community, Publishing, Digital Marketing, and other internal teams to support global campaigns. Your collaboration will ensure cohesive and effective marketing efforts, amplifying Hearthstone's presence.
• Stay Trend and Culturally-Savvy: Maintain visibility and understanding of new and ongoing trends within the Influencer and Content Creator environment. Your insights will keep Hearthstone at the forefront of industry trends, and best practices.
• Lead Influencer Activations: Coordinate discussions on Influencer activations across different departments and regions within Blizzard. Participate in strategic planning, brand positioning, and marketing opportunities. Your leadership will drive impactful influencer engagements.
• Coordinate Global Events: Support and coordinate large-scale global creator events and summits. Your organizational skills will ensure seamless execution and memorable experiences for creators.
• Compile Executive Summaries: Provide qualitative and quantitative detailed executive summaries on influencer coverage of Hearthstone and its business impact. Your analytical skills will offer valuable insights to inform future strategies.
• Monitor and Escalate Issues: Track and escalate issues flagged by Influencers and Content Creators. Your proactive approach will help maintain positive relationships and address concerns promptly.
• Support Player + Developer Interactions: Partner with the Community team to assist with player and developer interactions. Your role will bridge the gap between the community and the development team, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Become a Hearthstone Expert: Liaise with other departments to educate and inform on the Influencer and Content Creators perspective regarding Hearthstone product updates. Your expertise will ensure that influencer strategies are aligned with the game's evolution.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years in the Influencer / Content Creator field, demonstrating measurable impact.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with strategic and creative thinking.
• Communication Skills: Experience working with developers and communicating complex concepts in a player-friendly manner.
• Detail-Oriented: Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize tasks under shifting requirements and deadlines.
• Team Player: Strong ability to balance and blend the needs of various departments and team members into effective strategies.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical Thinking: Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to navigate social conflicts professionally.
• Passion for Gaming: A passion for gaming on PC and mobile.
• Industry Knowledge: Awareness of mobile gaming behavioral trends and familiarity with Discord server management and social media platforms.

Some travel may be required for this role.

Bonus Qualifications

• Global Experience: Experience working in a global, multicultural environment.
• Leadership: Experience leading other influencer marketing professionals.
• Community Network: Familiarity and/or an existing network within the Hearthstone Community.
• Technical Skills: Web Page Development skills.
• Public Speaking: Public Speaking and Presentation skills.

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter including:
  • Why you are interested in working at Blizzard.
  • Your familiarity with Hearthstone.
  • Relevant knowledge or experience with the gaming industry and content creators/influencers.
  • Note: Only applicants with Cover Letters will be considered.

If this sounds like you, then the Tavern awaits...

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), 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 Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, 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 to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/ .

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $116,800.00 - $216,000.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.