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Director, Social Content & Strategy
J2 Global
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Description
IGN is seeking a Director, Social Content & Strategy with a deep knowledge of the social media landscape and video strategy and a love for entertainment and video game content. This position is based in our San Francisco office, and requires experience managing a team of content creators with focus on social and video content. This person will be directly responsible for the growth, reach, and health of all of IGN’s social channels - including but not limited to Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, and Instagram. Experience working in online media or TV preferred, with focus on games, movie, TV, and comics coverage verticals.
Ziff Davis, a subsidiary of j2 Global, Inc., is a leading global digital-media company operating in four core verticals: Technology, Gaming, Healthcare and Shopping. Its brands – PCMag, Speedtest, ExtremeTech, Geek, Toolbox, IGN, Everyday Health, AskMen, Offers.com, TechBargains, emedia and Salesify – produce and distribute premium content across multiple platforms and devices. Ziff Davis delivers advertising, performance marketing, data services and licensing solutions to thousands of clients worldwide. Ziff Davis publishes in 25 languages and successfully partners with local publishing operators across 114 countries.
Responsibilities:
• Manage and direct a team of social content creators, with heavy focus video production and story-telling strategy
• Work with editorial staff to develop social-optimized coverage plans and execute according to best practices
• Lead social strategy and growth for the organization
• Cooperatively conceive and organize new programming to increase viewership across multiple social platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and Twitter
• Create and implement reaction and participation strategies to capitalize off of trends and tent pole events
• Oversee final products, publishing, and syndication practices and social workflow
• Interface with sales and integrated marketing teams to provide ideation, direction, and feedback for socially-intended branded content
• Develop social content strategies and coverage for industry events such as E3, SDCC, PAX, SXSW, movie premieres, game launches, and more - both onsite and remotely.
Qualifications:
• 3-5 years of management experience
• 5-7 years of video production, editorial, or social media experience
• A strong understanding of analytics, including the ability to identify trends, and how to best develop content in response
• Ability to lead and manage a team, delivering feedback on content and performance in support of personal growth, while always working well with others in a collaborative, team environment
• Experience in covering events and tentpole moments with quick turnaround and accuracy
• A positive, problem-solving attitude
• Strong understanding and experience working with creators, influencers, and online personalities
• Passion for IGN, video games, movies, and TV
It would be extra awesome if you had…
• High-level experience working directly with social media companies
• Experience working with communities and influencers
• Worked on social “stories” products, branded content, or other premium content formats
• Hands-on experience with project management software such as Trello, Basecamp, etc. to track creative projects.
• Strong understanding of emerging trends, social tools, and practices
• Experience as social media leader at a TV, entertainment- or game-centric media company
Here’s the good stuff about us…
• Live and breathe video games, movies, TV and comics, see secrets before the rest of the world.
• A huge, passionate audience across all platforms: content created at IGN is seen by millions
• Open and casual work environment
**We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer**
About j2 Global
Founded in 1995, j2 Global® (NASDAQ:JCOM) is an award winning, leading provider of Internet services through its two divisions: Business Cloud Services and Digital Media.
The Business Cloud Services Division offers Internet fax, virtual phone, hosted email, email marketing, online backup, unified communications and CRM solutions. It markets its services principally under the brand names eFax®, eVoice®, FuseMail®, Campaigner®, KeepItSafe® and Onebox® and operates a messaging network spanning 49 countries on six continents.
The Digital Media Division, created with j2 Cloud Services’ November 2012 acquisition of Ziff Davis, Inc.
Ziff Davis, Inc. is the leading digital media company specializing in the technology, gaming and men's lifestyle categories, reaching over 117 million unique visitors per month. Ziff Davis sites include IGN.com, PCMag.com, AskMen.com, ComputerShopper.com, ExtremeTech.com, Geek.com, LogicBuy.com and Toolbox.com. Ziff Davis also operates NetShelter, the largest community of technology publishers dedicated to consumer electronics, computing and mobile communications. Ziff Davis B2B is a leading provider of online research to enterprise buyers and high-quality leads to IT vendors.
As of December 31, 2016, j2 Cloud Services had achieved 21 consecutive fiscal years of revenue growth.
Our Culture:
At j2 Global®, we work in a culture of collaboration and welcome those who desire to join our growing global community. We seek enthusiastic individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit looking for an environment that rewards your best work.
J2 Global offers competitive salaries, health benefits, a 401k, and company-sponsored events. If you’re seeking a dynamic work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance, then j2 is the place for you.
J2 Global® is an Equal Opportunity Employer.