playtonic games

Social Media Specialist

Playtonic is seeking a passionate and data-driven Social Media Specialist to lead and execute their social media strategy. This role involves crafting, scheduling, and analyzing content across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, Twitter/X, and Facebook to drive engagement, wishlists, and sales. Responsibilities include content creation (writing copy, editing gameplay footage, designing visuals), data analysis and reporting, community engagement, and campaign ownership, particularly for "Yooka-Replaylee". The specialist will be responsible for meeting key performance indicators such as wishlist growth, engagement rate, video views, and community growth.

<h3 class="uk-text-15 uk-text-fw-l uk-text-uppercase uk-text-lh-3 uk-title-color-first uk-margin-bottom js-split-words js-split-letters" uk-scrollspy="target: .letter; delay: 50;" style="visibility: visible;">Position Social Media Specialist </h3> <div class="uk-text-13 uk-style-tertiary uk-text-lh-2 uk-width-large"> Playtonic is looking for a Social Media Specialist to join our growing team in the heart of the Midlands in Burton upon Trent, UK. </div> <a class="uk-button uk-button-primary uk-button-small" uk-toggle="" href="#career-modal-0" uk-scroll="duration: 400"> <div class="uk-icon uk-preserve uk-icon-button-triangle"><svg id="ejr8vz3x16vq1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" viewBox="0 0 150 150" shape-rendering="geometricPrecision" text-rendering="geometricPrecision"><style>#ejr8vz3x16vq2_to {animation: ejr8vz3x16vq2_to__to 1500ms linear infinite normal forwards}@keyframes ejr8vz3x16vq2_to__to { 0% {transform: translate(80.970673px,78.510600px);animation-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0,0,0.580000,1)} 66.666667% {transform: translate(80.970673px,78.510600px)} 100% {transform: translate(80.970673px,78.510600px)} }#ejr8vz3x16vq2_ts {animation: ejr8vz3x16vq2_ts__ts 1500ms linear infinite normal forwards}@keyframes ejr8vz3x16vq2_ts__ts { 0% {transform: scale(0.871526,0.871526);animation-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0,0,0.580000,1)} 66.666667% {transform: scale(1.600000,1.600000)} 100% {transform: scale(1.600000,1.600000)} }#ejr8vz3x16vq2 {animation: ejr8vz3x16vq2_c_o 1500ms linear infinite normal forwards}@keyframes ejr8vz3x16vq2_c_o { 0% {opacity: 1} 66.666667% {opacity: 0} 100% {opacity: 0} }#ejr8vz3x16vq4_to {animation: ejr8vz3x16vq4_to__to 1500ms linear infinite normal forwards}@keyframes ejr8vz3x16vq4_to__to { 0% {transform: translate(80.970673px,78.510600px)} 32.666667% {transform: translate(80.970673px,78.510600px);animation-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0,0,0.580000,1)} 99.333333% {transform: translate(80.970673px,78.510600px)} 100% {transform: translate(80.970673px,78.510600px)} }#ejr8vz3x16vq4_ts {animation: ejr8vz3x16vq4_ts__ts 1500ms linear infinite normal forwards}@keyframes ejr8vz3x16vq4_ts__ts { 0% {transform: scale(0.876344,0.876344)} 33.333333% {transform: scale(0.876344,0.876344)} 100% {transform: scale(1.600000,1.600000)} }#ejr8vz3x16vq4 {animation: ejr8vz3x16vq4_c_o 1500ms linear infinite normal forwards}@keyframes ejr8vz3x16vq4_c_o { 0% {opacity: 1} 32.666667% {opacity: 1;animation-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0,0,0.580000,1)} 99.333333% {opacity: 0;animation-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0,0,0.580000,1)} 100% {opacity: 0} }</style><g id="ejr8vz3x16vq2_to" transform="translate(80.970673,78.510600)"><g id="ejr8vz3x16vq2_ts" transform="scale(0.871526,0.871526)"><path id="ejr8vz3x16vq2" d="M66.060537,5.300000L90.008430,84.978232L5.500000,62.295267L66.060537,5.300000Z" transform="translate(-54.605045,-49.167225)" fill="none" stroke="rgb(200,27,94)" stroke-width="2"></path></g></g><path id="ejr8vz3x16vq3" d="M66.060537,5.300000L90.008430,84.978232L5.500000,62.295267L66.060537,5.300000Z" transform="matrix(0.86861866720768 0 0 0.86861866720768 33.51979733383604 35.79132106341368)" fill="none" stroke="rgb(200,27,94)" stroke-width="5"></path><g id="ejr8vz3x16vq4_to" transform="translate(80.970673,78.510600)"><g id="ejr8vz3x16vq4_ts" transform="scale(0.876344,0.876344)"><path id="ejr8vz3x16vq4" d="M66.060537,5.300000L90.008430,84.978232L5.500000,62.295267L66.060537,5.300000Z" transform="translate(-54.605045,-49.167225)" fill="none" stroke="rgb(200,27,94)" stroke-width="2"></path></g></g></svg></div>  Read More </a> <div id="career-modal-0" class="uk-flex-top uk-modal-career" uk-modal=""> <div class="uk-modal-dialog uk-modal-body uk-margin-auto-vertical uk-background-gradient"> <h3 class="uk-text-12 uk-text-fw-sb uk-text-uppercase uk-text-lh-3 uk-margin-bottom js-split-words js-split-letters" uk-scrollspy="target: .letter; delay: 50;" style="visibility: visible;">Social Media Specialist </h3> <div class="uk-text-15 uk-style-tertiary uk-text-lh-2"> Location: Playtonic Burton (Hybrid) Reports to: Publishing Manager Employment Type: Full-time / Contract Who We’re Looking For Playtonic is looking for a passionate and data-driven Social Media Specialist to lead and execute our social media strategy, day in and day out. You’ll be the person behind the posts — not just pressing publish, but crafting content that delivers, scheduling with precision, analysing with care, and iterating with energy. Your job is to make sure our content hits the right beats, at the right time, on the right platforms and sparks action; views, likes, shares, wishlists, and ultimately, sales. You don’t need to have a background in video games — but you do need to love social media and be obsessed with the numbers that matter. You’re already on top of the latest trends on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, Twitter/X, and Facebook. You’ll spot what’s working in the industry (and outside of it), and you’ll turn that insight into smart, scroll-stopping creative that elevates our games and our studio voice. This role is not about managing people — it’s about owning the results. You’ll have clear KPIs, be responsible for meeting them, and be supported to do your best work. &nbsp;Key Responsibilities Daily / Weekly / Monthly Tasks Content Creation &amp; Scheduling <ul> <li>Plan and schedule posts across all relevant platforms, using native tools or scheduling software (e.g., Sprout, Later, Buffer, Hootsuite).</li> <li>Write engaging, platform-appropriate copy that reflects the Playtonic tone of voice.</li> <li>Capture and edit gameplay footage and behind-the-scenes content for short-form and long-form formats.</li> <li>Design simple visual assets using tools like Canva, Adobe Express, or Photoshop (advanced motion design support can be briefed externally if needed).</li> <li>Proactively maintain a rolling queue of content to ensure consistency and maximise reach.</li> <li>Ensure all content aligns with platform best practices and current trends.</li> </ul> Data &amp; Analytics <ul> <li>Monitor and analyse content performance using tools like Meta Business Suite, YouTube Analytics, Twitter Analytics, and TikTok insights.</li> <li>Report weekly on KPIs (see below) and suggest actionable optimisations based on insights.</li> <li>Conduct competitive audits and share learnings with the wider team.</li> </ul> &nbsp;Community Engagement <ul> <li>Respond to community comments and messages with professionalism and personality.</li> <li>Build relationships with superfans and micro-influencers.</li> </ul> Campaign Ownership <ul> <li>Plan and execute content campaigns aligned to game milestones, especially leading up to and beyond the launch of Yooka-Replaylee.</li> <li>Develop mini-campaigns within broader beats (e.g., character reveals, nostalgia moments, dev diaries).</li> <li>Manage small budgets for paid boosting and test-and-learn advertising.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with PR, brand, and product teams to align messaging and timing.</li> </ul> KPIs &amp; Outcomes Your performance will be measured on the following KPIs: <table> <thead> <tr> <td>Metric</td> <td>Weekly Focus</td> <td>Longer-Term Target</td> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wishlist Growth</td> <td>% increase and cost-per-wishlist (if paid)</td> <td>Achieve wishlist trajectory to hit launch goals</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Engagement Rate</td> <td>% per post/platform</td> <td>Grow average engagement to 3–5% across key platforms</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Video Views</td> <td>Total and per-post</td> <td>Build sustained momentum for each game asset</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Community Growth</td> <td>Followers/subscribers</td> <td>Build quality communities that engage regularly</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Required Skills &amp; Experience <ul> <li>2+ years of hands-on experience managing social media accounts across multiple platforms.</li> <li>Proven track record of growing audiences and driving engagement through short-form and video content.</li> <li>Strong writing skills — able to adapt tone for each platform and stay true to a brand voice.</li> <li>Basic video editing (e.g., CapCut, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, etc.) and experience capturing gameplay footage.</li> <li>Comfortable with data and translating analytics into clear actions.</li> <li>Strong organisational and scheduling skills.</li> <li>Passionate about social media and digital storytelling.</li> <li>Self-motivated, eager to experiment, and always learning.</li> </ul> What Success Looks Like By the end of your first 6 months, success will look like: <ul> <li>Wishlist trajectory significantly improved</li> <li>Social platforms growing in engagement and size</li> <li>A clear cadence of content tied to game beats</li> <li>Strong alignment with community voice and player sentiment</li> <li>You being our go-to expert for what’s working — and what’s next</li> </ul> Final Word We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just work in social media — they live it. You love crafting content, tracking performance, and making people click that wishlist button. If you’ve been waiting for a role where your creativity, strategy, and energy can really shine — this is it.

thumbnail_Rockstar.webp

Rockstar.webp

Rockstar Jobs

thumbnail_EA.webp

EA.webp

EA Jobs

thumbnail_Playstation.webp

Playstation.webp

Playstation Jobs

small_Ubisoft.webp

thumbnail_Ubisoft.webp

Ubisoft.webp

Ubisoft Jobs

thumbnail_Epic Games.webp

Epic Games.webp

Epic Game Jobs

thumbnail_Riot Games.webp

Riot Games.webp

Riot Jobs

08cafc09dac48d655284704f063dc64e.webp

CDPR Jobs

80ad888d-4837-48d9-8b65-0ffdee910f35.webp

Krafton Jobs

thumbnail_a14feb4b393500244d0b8864bda07b2c.webp

a14feb4b393500244d0b8864bda07b2c.webp

Twitch Jobs

thumbnail_865c7fd0-1ffd-4000-80b6-1e69d6665257.webp

865c7fd0-1ffd-4000-80b6-1e69d6665257.webp

Larian Jobs

thumbnail_02_21_2024__11_00_53.webp

02_21_2024__11_00_53.webp

Wargaming Jobs

medium_naughty dog.webp

small_naughty dog.webp

thumbnail_naughty dog.webp

naughty dog.webp

Naughty Dog Jobs

large_netflix.webp

medium_netflix.webp

small_netflix.webp

thumbnail_netflix.webp

netflix.webp

Netflix Jobs

large_supercell.webp

medium_supercell.webp

small_supercell.webp

thumbnail_supercell.webp

supercell.webp

Supercell Jobs

zynga_logo.jpg

Zynga Jobs

Test your Unity Animations knowledge with this quiz! Explore concepts like Animator Controller, Blend Trees, and many more.

Test your Unity UI knowledge with this quiz! Explore essential concepts like Canvas, EventSystem and many more. 

Challenge yourself with this Unity Input System quiz! Test your skills in input mapping, device handling, and action events.

Take your Unity skills to the next level with Part 3 of this quiz, covering scripting, physics, rendering, and performance optimization!

Test your Unity expertise with this quiz, covering initialization to advanced rendering and physics!

Test your Unity knowledge with this comprehensive quiz, covering everything from MonoBehaviour basics to advanced physics, rendering, and optimization techniques across multiple difficulty levels!

Assess your knowledge of Unity's Rigidbody component and its advanced physics interactions with this in-depth quiz!

Test your understanding of Unity’s Physics, Movement, and MonoBehaviour with this insightful beginner-friendly quiz!

Dive into the fundamentals of open-world game development in Unity with this beginner-friendly quiz.

Challenge yourself with this beginner-friendly quiz on building an endless runner in Unity!

Test your beginner-level knowledge of Unity platformer development with this engaging quiz.

Test your basic knowledge of Unity and Unreal Engine with this beginner-friendly quiz on game development fundamentals.

This assessment evaluates your understanding of Unity's component-based architecture, how GameObjects and their components interact, the hierarchy system with nested GameObjects, and how to reference them in scripts.

This assessment evaluates your understanding of Unity's NavMesh system, including navigation baking, NavMeshAgents, pathfinding, obstacles, and scripting interactions with NavMesh to create AI-driven movement.

An assessment to test the correct usage of Unity's events and lifecycle functions in the context of the game "Clash Royale"

- This assessment gives us an idea of your C++ skills - Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Mayhem Studios, etc. - 10 Multiple Choice questions - Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your Data Structures! 📋 &nbsp;- This assessment gives us an idea of your problem solving skills using DSA - Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: MPL, LILA Games, GSN Games, etc. - 10 Multiple Choice questions - Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your Programming Patterns! 📋- This assessment gives us an idea of your code architecture skills - Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Dirtcube, PTW, Playshifu, etc. - 10 Multiple Choice questions - Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your OOPs skills! 📋- This assessment gives us an idea of your fundamental OOPS concepts and Solid principles skills - Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Hitwicket, GSN Games, Tomo Club, etc. - 10 Multiple Choice questions - Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your Unity Skills 📋 - This assessment gives us an idea of your Unity fundamentals - Companies you can apply for after taking this assessment: Godspeed games, Salvation Games, nCore Games, etc. - 9 questions: 9 Multiple Choice - Minimum score needed to qualify: 80% - Average time to complete: 5 to 10 minutes

world resource institute

Workday HCM Consultant

B2B Sales Manager

Senior Backend Developer

Data Engineer

Backend Developer

Zengame Technology

Advertising Video Designer

VIP User Operations

Game Customer Service

This remote full-time Workday HCM Consultant role provides day-to-day functional support, focusing on user assistance. The consultant will offer light-touch support pre-go-live, then drive post-go-live stabilization, adoption, and optimization. Responsibilities include training preparation, troubleshooting, advising on improvements, maintaining documentation, and delivering training to HR staff across global teams.

Consultant - National Platform Liaison, South Africa

Consultant as GIS Research Assistant (Jakarta based)

Senior Program Associate – Batteries

Workday HCM Recruitment Consultant

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist

Program Manager – Urban Adaptation and Biodiversity, Chennai

Consultant - Carbon Storage Estimation

Consultant - Policy Mapping

Senior Program Associate, Climate Program

<h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Job Highlight:</h3>Reporting to the Workday HCM Functional Lead, you will provide day-to-day functional support for Workday, with a focus on user assistance. This is a consulting role designed to provide light-touch support in the month before go-live and then drive post-go-live stabilization, adoption, and optimization. You will work with teams across different geographies and time zones, supporting local HR teams.<h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Pre-Go-Live (20%):</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Assist with training preparation and documentation for HR users and hiring managers.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Provide readiness input to ensure smooth transition into go-live.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Review and validate existing user manuals by testing them against workflows, ensuring accuracy.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Provide readiness input to confirm HR preparedness.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Post-Go-Live Stabilization & Optimization (60%):</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Act as the functional expert for Workday Core HCM, Compensation, Absence and Benefits, supporting adoption and optimization post-launch.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Troubleshoot issues and ensure minimal disruption to operations.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Translate Workday system language into clear business terminology for stakeholders.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Advise on quick wins and design improvements for better user experience.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Enablement & Collaboration (20%):</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Maintain support documentation, knowledge articles, training materials and training materials.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Deliver training, guidance, and knowledge transfer to HR staff.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Build team capability to independently manage processes in Workday.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Collaborate across global time zones to support consistency in adoption and usage.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">What will you need:</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Educational background in HR, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Workday HCM certification or module training (e.g., Core HCM, Absence, Benefits, Compensation) is strongly preferred.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Experience</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Hands-on involvement in both implementation/training preparation and post-go-live support for at least two different large high matrixed organizations.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Strong understanding of HCM business processes (hire-to-retire lifecycle, compensation, benefits, absence).</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Familiarity with data validation, security roles, and compliance processes.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to operate independently in moderately complex situations.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Deliverables:</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Assist with training preparation and documentation for HR users and hiring managers.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Review and validate existing user manuals by testing them against workflows, ensuring they are accurate, practical, and fully prepare users for go-live.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Provide readiness input to confirm HR preparedness for go-live.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Host dedicated office hours to provide hands-on support and address user inquiries.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">A short post-project summary report highlighting achievements, outstanding issues, and next steps.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Languages</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Fluent in English (both written and spoken)</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Duration and level of effort:</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">The consultancy will run from September until November 2025</li></ul>

Follow Mayank - career advice

Follow Mayank Grover for game development resources

Free | C# | Midnight Pizza Fight

Free | C++ | Lethos

Free | C++ | Pong

Follow Abhishek - tech content

Follow Abhishek Smith for game programming content

This assessment gives us an idea of your C++ skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Mayhem Studios, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions- Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your Data Structures! - This assessment gives us an idea of your problem solving skills using DSA- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: MPL, LILA Games, GSN Games, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions

Data Structures and Algorithms

Let's assess your Programming Patterns! ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your code architecture skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Dirtcube, PTW, Playshifu, etc.

Programming Patterns

Let's assess your OOPs skills! ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your fundamental OOPS concepts and Solid principles skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Hitwicket, GSN Games, Tomo Club, etc.

Object Oriented Programming

Let's assess your Unity Skills ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your Unity fundamentals- Companies you can apply for after taking this assessment: Godspeed games, Salvation Games, nCore Games, etc.