Senior Community Manager - EWC (KSA)

Please note: This position is exclusively open to Saudi nationals, currently residing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires hybrid attendance, with regular in-office presence at our Riyadh location as per business needs.

At EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) we create worlds beyond gameplay, where players and fans become a community. We pride ourselves in having a corporate social responsibility which is that “IT’S NOT GG, UNTIL IT’S GG FOR ALL”. Our passion, craft, and DNA are aligned to create and shape the world of esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, events, and holistic ecosystems through our millions of players, fans, and heroes, as well as through our people, and culture.

The world of gaming and esports is expanding rapidly, and we’re looking for a Senior Community Manager who will drive the community engagement strategy for the Esports World Cup (EWC), with a primary focus on Discord and other key platforms. 

This role will lead a team of contractors and freelancers, developing and executing community communication plans, interactive campaigns, and engagement initiatives that foster an inclusive and passionate esports community. Collaborating closely with the Esports World Cup Foundation, internal EFG teams, and external partners, the Senior Community Manager will ensure alignment with the overall brand strategy while managing fan interactions, moderating discussions, and gathering insights to enhance community growth. Success in this role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of esports communities, ensuring the EWC remains an engaging and valuable experience for fans worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support the community management and fan engagement strategy for Esports World Cup 
• Drive implementation of fan engagement component of social media and marketing campaigns for Esports World Cup
• Build the Discord server strategy to ensure high engagement of the community(-ies) and set the guidelines for community-centric communication
• Own and monitor community management goals and KPIs
• Work closely with social media and creative team to integrate Discord communication into overall comms plans
• Communicate updates and reports efficiently for internal stakeholders.
• Work cross-functionally with global teams across multiple disciplines and departments including Marketing, Creative, PR, Sales, and others to articulate product and brand vision
• Brief departments, freelancers, and agencies with their scopes of work
• Maintain knowledge of the cultural landscape, industry trends, audience needs and interests, to provide relevant content for engagement

Who You Are: 

• Excellent communication & collaboration skills
• Time and task management expert 
• Believes and practices teamwork 
• You have creativity & knowledge of social media / esports trends
• Flexibility, adjusting quickly to new situations or timelines 

Application information

Do you feel ready for the challenge of working at EFG? Join us for a game-changing career where we will shape the journey of esports together with diversity and inclusion. We encourage you to apply by filling in our application form, including your earliest starting date and your desired salary.

Please apply by adding the requested documents CV or your cover letter in the English language and preferably in PDF format.

Our Recruitment Process – What to expect?

Our recruitment team is committed to carefully reviewing and evaluating your application for this role. We will look at your past studies, work experience, passion, and your personal relationship with games and the relevant fit for the job you applied for.

If you are successful, you will be invited for an interview, and you will receive email notification feedback if you don’t qualify at this point!

About us:

ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) is the world’s leading competitive gaming platform, combining ESL, the world’s leading independent esports company, and FACEIT, the leading digital destination for competitive gamers, offering the unique capability to deliver end-to-end solutions for players, publishers, developers, and partners. Through the combination, EFG is taking a long-term approach to increase the sustainability and global footprint of competitive gaming in a world where it represents the fastest-growing entertainment vertical.

EFG is an equal-opportunity employer. We are creating a world where everybody can be somebody. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Bachelor’s degree with a discipline in Marketing, Communications, or similar discipline, or equivalent experience in social media, community management or content agency
• 6+ years of relevant experience in social media or agency work
• Strong understanding of the esports market landscape
• Excellent English skills (written and spoken), 2nd language is a plus. 
• Well-versed in community management, social media, live streaming, digital content, social analytics, and audience segmentation
• In-depth knowledge of various community platforms (eg. Discord, Reddit), as well as good understanding of social media audiences and trends
• Experience working with essential digital tools (GDrive, Trello, Adobe Photoshop/Premiere Pro, etc.) 
• Strong experience in Community or community-related fields; preferably in gaming. Track record of running social media campaigns (organic and paid)
• Experience managing freelance/remote teams and agencies 
• Experience working with other creative teams, content producers, media agencies, product management, content creators, external stakeholders
• Experience working with younger audiences in a digital space; experience with esports/gaming or entertainment/sports a plus