Community Manager - One Year Contract

Haven Interactive Studios • Montreal, QC

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About The Position

In May 2021, we embarked on a journey to start Haven Studios with a small team and big ambitions. Our goal was to build a studio where we could make the kind of games we’ve always wanted to create – and games we’ve longed to play. We established a culture at Haven grounded in kindness, adaptability and courage that unlocks creativity. Our first new IP for PlayStation is on track to deliver a AAA multiplayer experience with a vision to build a systemic and evolving world focused on freedom, thrill, and playfulness that will keep players entertained and engaged for years. Haven joined the PlayStation Studios family in 2022, and we are on track to build an exclusive new IP for Playstation and grow the first Sony game development team in Canada.

We are looking for a Community Manager, to lead the execution of Haven’s communications strategy and community initiatives. In this role, your job is to tell the Haven story and relentlessly pursue excellence in all communications with media, employees, candidates, partners, gamers and Sony. We are looking for someone who takes initiative, is a team player and knows how to engage both internal and external audiences.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in a communications or community manager role in the games industry or at an agency;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both French and English. Strong storytelling skills are required;
• An understanding of integrated earned and social media campaign needs related to social and digital platforms;
• Mastery of various social media platforms with demonstrated track record of driving engagement and growing followership on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok etc.
• Experience setting and tracking social media and communications KPIs;
• Deep knowledge of the video games market as well as the local Montreal industry an asset;
• An unwavering positive attitude to opportunities and challenges in an ever-changing, entrepreneurial environment;

Nice To Haves

• Post-graduate diploma in Public Relations, Corporate Communications or related discipline
• Experience creating and editing video content
• 5+ years in a Marketing or PR Agency
• Experience leading internal and external communications functions
• Strong passion for games and pop culture with broad knowledge of current and past industry trends

Responsibilities

• Support the studio objectives and planning aligned to Haven’s ambitious goals; develop and support awareness for Haven to help attract top talent and grow buzz for its games, and lead engagement with employees, stakeholders, media, players industry contacts and more;
• Manage Haven Studios social media channels and website including the development of content and content calendar;
• Draft and edit studio materials including contributed articles, media advisories, press releases, studio fact sheets, speaking notes and briefing books;
• Support studio leadership, recruiting and HR team to build Haven’s employment brand and achieve studio growth targets;
• Act as a spokesperson for Haven and its games;
• Provide timely feedback to studio leadership on progress against goals and KPIs
• Lead and execute event planning and other team initiatives to support studio culture in creative and engaging ways;

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level