Player Community Specialist at Fortis Games

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Who we are

At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds impact the games we make.

We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we'll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you're passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you.

About the role

The Community Development Team is looking for a Player Community Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Player Community and our Player Community team to support our community by serving as the voice of the player across our portfolio of games. You will be able to contribute to developing our community engagement strategies, sentiment analysis and reporting, creating meaningful feedback loops, and foster a healthy and connected community where our players feel membership and belonging.

What you'll achieve

Assist in maintaining our feedback loops and sentiment reporting that is shared with our game teams along with the company as a whole
Help develop and implement community management best practices by identifying key community members, encouraging healthy relationships between the community and Fortis, and help define what community membership looks like for Fortis
Assist in creating and executing community campaigns and initiatives to foster player engagement, retention, and growth
Engage with the community by responding to inquiries, feedback, and comments across social media channels, fostering a positive and supportive environment
Monitor community discussions and sentiment, providing insights and feedback to improve community engagement strategies
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in community and social media management, and apply them to our strategies and initiatives

What you'll need to be successful

Holistic understanding of organizational best practices around communication, transparency, and culture, particularly as they apply to community engagement and disciplines
A gamer at heart, someone who can assimilate into gaming communities and has a true passion for the games they help create
Ability to have successful and productive conversations about game direction, community requests, and business goals, finding a balance between conflicting opinions
Desire to come to the table with solutions and proactive feedback in the spirit of collaboration, supporting the player community
Flexibility and understanding of redirection that can occur during early development phases and how the role will change as we move into live games
Keen awareness of the pulse of the Fortis and greater gaming community, with a focus on surfacing trends, industry shifts, and community members representing the company's values and interests
Deep understanding of the relationship between the studio and game communities, recognizing the crucial connections that drive positive relationships
Willingness to experiment and craft innovative ways to connect external communities with internal development teams, fostering strong relationships
Familiarity with various social media platforms and community channels, including Sprout Social, Discord, Reddit, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Twitch, and YouTube
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, while thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Experience in soft launch and early live phases of games as a service a plus

Why join us

There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few:

We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community
We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming

Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Estimated Salary range:

Our salary intelligence, powered by our AI algorithms, has calculated an estimated range for this position between $40,000 - $60,000 . Please note that the actual salary for this position may vary, as it is dependent on various factors including but not limited to experience, location, and market dynamics.

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