Social Media Manager (Contractor) | Immortal

Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a Social Media Manager to temporarily support the global social presence of Diablo Immortal. This role is responsible for developing and executing social media strategies that align with the game’s live service roadmap, ensuring content is timely, platform native, and reflective of in-game features, events, and player experiences.

The Social Media Manager will work closely with cross-functional partners, including game development, production, art, and brand marketing, to integrate social planning into campaign development and live operations. This role requires a strong understanding of game content and player motivations, with the ability to translate product features into compelling social storytelling.

NOTE: This is an anticipated 12-month assignment and offers a flexible hybrid work week from our Irvine, CA studio location, with a mix of remote and on-site days. While hybrid is the standard arrangement, you're also welcome to work on-site full-time if you prefer.

This is a contingent worker position and will be staffed through Volt, a staffing and workforce management company.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute global social media strategies aligned with Diablo Immortal’s live service content and franchise priorities

Partner with art, production, and creative teams to plan, request, and deliver social-first assets that support game features and campaign beats

Manage global social content calendars, ensuring alignment with development timelines and marketing initiatives

Collaborate with creators and influencers to amplify campaign messaging and extend the reach of game content

Maintain and evolve the brand’s social voice, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across platforms

Engage with the player community across social channels, fostering meaningful interaction and monitoring sentiment

Work cross-functionally with development, community, PR, and regional teams to ensure cohesive messaging and execution

Monitor and analyze social performance, leveraging insights to inform ongoing content and channel strategy

Manage Pipeline direction for incoming content from multiple sources, including partners, agencies, and internal creative teams

Lead social media strategy and execution for Diablo Immortal’s presence at BlizzCon, including the planning, development, and delivery of all social content, assets, and activations

Support the scripting and production of 4x Developer Update videos in partnership with development and production teams

Create and maintain a social content playbook to support evolving development roadmaps and content strategies

Minimum Requirements

8+ years of experience in social media management or related field, preferably within gaming or live service environments

Strong understanding of Diablo Immortal, ARPG systems, and player motivations

Demonstrated ability to translate product features and game content into effective social campaigns

Experience working cross-functionally with creative, production, or development teams

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience writing for global audiences

Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Extra Points

Experience working on mobile or live service games

Familiarity with content production tools (e.g., Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects)

Experience with social listening and analytics platforms

Passion for Blizzard games and communities

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 $72,720.00 - $134,460.00 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.

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