Who We Are:

Private Division is a developer-focused publisher that empowers the video games industry’s leading creative talent to develop the games that they are passionate about building, while providing the support that they need to make their titles critically and commercially successful on a global scale. The label is a division of Take-Two Interactive Software, and is the publisher of Kerbal Space Program, The Outer Worlds, OlliOlli World, and more. We are headquartered in New York City with offices in Seattle, Munich, Las Vegas, and Singapore.

Take-Two develops, publishes and markets some of the world's biggest games. We publish products through our labels Rockstar Games, 2K, Ghost Story, PlayDots, Social Point as well as Private Division label and Nordeus. Our Rockstar label creates Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, two of the most critically acclaimed gaming franchises in history. Our 2K label creates games like NBA 2K, WWE 2K, Bioshock, Borderlands, Evolve, XCOM and the beloved Sid Meier's Civilization. Our Private Division label publishes Kerbal Space Program, Ancestors and The Outer Worlds. 

The Challenge

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about community building, space, the space industry, STEM, video games, and most of all, Kerbal Space Program (KSP). The assistant community manager for KSP will be a part of a growing marketing and communications team and contribute to the strategic development of  community/social media campaigns for KSP. They’ll be working in tandem with a senior community manager to engage the existing KSP community as well as expanding it by becoming well-versed in the game and the many interesting opportunities around it, including exposure to other video games in the genre.

What You’ll Take On:

• Assist in the planning and execution for the community and social media strategies for Kerbal Space Program and grow the brand into new initiatives beyond gaming.
• Collaborate with the developer, the greater marketing team, the international marketing team in Munich, and production team in Seattle to support the worldwide execution of the marketing and PR  plans for KSP.
• Create new assets for various social media and marketing channels by utilizing asset creation software (such as the Adobe suite).
• Work with creative teams, the developer, and vendors on captivating assets and programs to support the social and community execution.
• Represent the game as an on-site ambassador and expert at trade and consumer shows (like PAX shows).
• Develop, manage, and execute the community and social calendars for KSP in tandem with internal and external parties.
• Support and collaborate with content creators and community influencers, grow KSP social media followings, and engage with video game audiences across social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, and more.
• Assist in managing existing KSP communities in the forums, subreddit, and beyond (including collaboration with moderators).
• Travel, both domestic and international, is required subject to company and COVID travel policies.
• You’re going to play KSP, a lot!
   

What You Bring:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in community management and social media , also acceptable from an educational setting. Strong knowledge of the video game industry is required.
• An awareness and appreciation for Kerbal Space Program, as well as an interest in space, space-related media, space agencies, and the overall space industry
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, as well as time and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate a strong ability to listen, develop a complete understanding of the developer’s goals , and execute on those goals with a strong work ethic.
• Experience in or awareness of building communities on all or most major social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and/or Twitch.  
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or other relevant project management toolset. Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop required.