Associate Manager, Influencer Relations

Job Title
Associate Manager, Influencer Relations
Requisition ID
R021151

Job Title: Associate Manager, Influencer Relations, Call of Duty
Department: Public Relations
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Your Platform
Founded in 1979, Activision has continuously disrupted the world of entertainment as a leader in the videogame industry. With a history of delivering iconic game changers -- like Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™ and Call of Duty® -- our obsession is delighting our players around the globe. Focused and committed to innovation, we consistently deliver the most beloved, engaging and successful entertainment.
And while we have world-class franchises, infrastructure and resources, our success comes from a passionate, talented and diverse team of people producing greatness together. So, if you’re interested in our biggest priority, it’s our people.
We’re currently driving the next era for our company and community by creating amazing experiences for fans and continuing to make Activision an inclusive place where everyone can thrive.
Join us, make history. To learn more, check us out at www.activision.com, www.activisiongamesblog.com or @Activision on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Your Mission
As an influencer relations member for Call of Duty, you’ll join a close-knit team working together to spread the word about one of the biggest and most exciting entertainment properties in the world! You’ll share your passion and excitement, while working with a vast list of streamers and content creators, who share your enthusiasm for games. This position will support pre-release, launch and post-release programs across a number of community networks.
In this role, you will report to the team’s influencer relations manager, while partnering across the organization to collaborate with studio developers and marketing communication teams as you build and maintain relationships with community influencers. You’ll play a vital role in helping to lead strategy, creative, production and relationships.
The ideal candidate possesses a love of games, strong project management skills, proven product or game launch history, an active influencer network, a deep knowledge of livestream and community relations, solid attention to detail and time management skills, as well as great spirit of creative collaboration, and a passion for creative, dynamic environments!
What You’ll Do

• Track program budgets, invoicing and reporting
• Help lead Call of Duty influencer campaigns across streaming networks and content creator platforms
• Help craft our narrative message, including talking points, messaging and social posts
• Manage real-time reporting across streaming networks, creator platforms, social media and community discussions; including analyzing key performance data, industry trends and emerging opportunities
• Work on deadline, balance multiple projects and manage toward results
• Provide strategic input to launch, momentum and community relations
• Design and implement both large-scale and high-touch tailored influencer programs that help grow and support the creator community
• Support tours, event executions, livestreams, trade show activations, partner promotions and competitions as well as other opportunities to share our games
• Develop and socialize groundbreaking, creative strategies with global impact
• Support product launch PR logistics, including launch programs and experiential opportunities
• Actively engage as part of communications team with marketing, production and studio teams
• Coordinate directly with streamers, creators, influencers and business managers or agents to build and execute key influencer, high-impact programs
• Work closely with the PR and cross-functional marketing communications teams to support key pre-release beats, content release opportunities and post-launch calendar dates

Player Profile

• Minimum of 3-4 years of related Public Relations focusing on video games, consumer brands/products or entertainment
• Diligent, self-directed skills including ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, including adaptability to fluid and last-minute changes
• Ability to evaluate performance data and deliver insights based on agreed upon metrics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Keynote, Adobe Reader
• Professional experience with tracking and reporting platforms, including Tubular, StreamHatchet, etc…
• BA/BS in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, English or Journalism preferred
• In-depth experience with social media platforms, such as Twitter and Instagram; and be on the lookout for emerging platforms
• A network of influencers, which includes experience working directly with creators, streamers and talent managers
• A passion for games, including but not limited to FPS genre and always-on titles
• Proven ability to interact and communicate effectively with a variety of business functions and team leads
• Personal experience with digital online-only events as well as livestream gaming competitions
• Experience supporting mass, pop-culture products and/or entertainment brands
• Ability and interest in traveling for events
• Extensive experience with streaming networks and content platforms, including Twitch, and YouTube, as well as communications platforms such as Discord
• Mobile experience/knowledge is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• An excitement to create innovative and unique concepts

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 [email protected] General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), 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 innovate 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 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
Subject To Eligibility Requirements, The Company Offers Comprehensive Benefits Including
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered.

• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• 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.
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;

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 $72,720.00 - $134,460.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.