Social Strategist | Gaming & Streaming

space150•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$75,000 - $94,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Destroy Convention. Create Demand. Play to Win. space150 is an independent agency network with a digital backbone and a national footprint. We partner with brands to solve problems through the creative application of engineering, strategy, and design, and we're looking for a Social Strategist who lives and breathes gaming and streaming culture. This isn't a role where you explain what live streaming is to a room full of blank stares. This is a role where you shape how major brands show up authentically in the spaces where gaming communities actually live. The Role As a Social Strategist specializing in gaming and streaming, you'll develop and execute social strategies that connect brands to gaming audiences across platforms — from Twitch and YouTube Gaming to TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Discord. You'll blend cultural fluency with strategic rigor to create work that earns attention, not just impressions. You'll sit at the intersection of social strategy, community insight, and content innovation — working closely with creative and account teams to bring ideas to life for some of the most recognizable brands in the world. This position is located in Los Angeles and is hybrid.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in social strategy, community management, or digital marketing — preferably within an agency environment
Deep, demonstrable knowledge of gaming culture: you know the difference between a raid and a host, you have opinions about VOD strategy, and you understand why community norms vary wildly between platforms
Hands-on experience with Twitch, YouTube Gaming, Discord, TikTok, and Instagram — as a strategist, creator, moderator, or power user
Proven ability to develop social strategies that balance brand objectives with authentic community engagement
Experience working with creators and influencers, including partnership development and campaign execution
Strong analytical skills with experience using social listening tools, platform analytics, and reporting dashboards
Excellent writing skills — you can craft a compelling brief, a sharp social post, and a persuasive client deck
Comfort presenting to clients and internal stakeholders
A collaborative, low-ego approach to working across disciplines
We are an AI-forward workplace. We value candidates who are comfortable with generative AI and passionate about experimenting with new ways to integrate these tools into their daily work

Nice To Haves

Personal streaming or content creation experience (active or past)
Familiarity with esports ecosystems, competitive gaming, or gaming industry business models
Knowledge of gaming-adjacent communities: speedrunning, modding, cosplay, tabletop, etc.
Experience with emerging platforms and formats (VTubing, co-streaming, interactive overlays)

Responsibilities

Develop platform-specific social strategies rooted in gaming and streaming culture for brand clients
Identify trends, moments, and conversations across Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Discord, Reddit, and emerging platforms before they peak
Build and maintain content calendars that balance planned campaigns with real-time cultural relevance
Collaborate with creators, streamers, and gaming influencers — managing partnerships from outreach through execution
Translate audience insights and platform analytics into actionable strategic recommendations
Brief creative teams with sharp, culturally informed direction that respects the intelligence of gaming audiences
Monitor community sentiment and manage brand presence within Discord servers and other community spaces
Develop measurement frameworks that go beyond vanity metrics to demonstrate real impact
Stay fluent in the evolving landscape of gaming platforms, esports, streaming tools, and creator economies
Present strategies and results to clients with clarity and confidence