Job Description
SCUF Gaming ® leads the market for performance controllers and accessories, having pioneered innovative gaming features that help casual gamers play at their best and are a key ingredient to the success of countless esports professionals. SCUF Gaming provides superior accessories and customized gaming controllers for console and PC that offer a number of features custom built to increase hand use and improve gameplay. Headquartered in Atlanta, SCUF Gaming is a strong enthusiast gaming brand with an expansive IP portfolio and deep partnerships within the esports space. In December 2019, SCUF Gaming merged with CORSAIR, and remains a separate brand within CORSAIR – a world leader in providing high-performance PC peripherals and components to gamers, enthusiasts, and esports athletes.
Scuf Gaming is the official controller partner of major of the CWL. With operations and production in North America and Europe, Scuf Gaming also provides a variety of accessories and apparel specifically designed for elite gamers. Due to our success, we continue to grow out our team. Perhaps you'd be interested in joining the fun by applying to our following position.
Responsibilities
- Manage the daily output of SCUF content to Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook etc.
- Create, collect, and edit assets for each project, specifically Instagram Reels and TikTok
- Identify newsy or shareable soundbites with trending sounds from new and archive footage
- Craft social copy for videos and posts cross platform
- Work with Social team to develop and grow fan engagement strategies
- Interact with followers to initiate authentic conversation and maintain a brand image and tone across all social platforms
- Identify viral and emerging stories/trends and pitch to the content team for write-ups. Provide insight for clever angles, second beats and shareable headlines
- Keep up to date on industry trends/productions methods/social strategies and work with social media manager to implement new tactics as necessary
- Assists with major initiatives as well as day-to-day news operations, including native social content, social engagement, audience development and social takeovers and branded campaigns
- Juggle multiple projects with parallel timelines
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2+ years experience in social media/digital content
- Demonstrable experience identifying shareable/viral content: pop culture expert fluent in what's trending and always plugged in to latest conversations
- Excellent writing skills and a sharp wit - quick with a brand-appropriate Twitter copy or pop culturally relevant Instagram caption that aligns with the SCUF voice
- Experience with Premiere Pro, Monday, Facebook Creator Studio, Sprout Social plus thorough understanding of Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/TikTok insights preferred
Desired Characteristics
- Effective communication and experience working across multiple departments
- Excellent organization and time management skills with initiative
- A blend of collaborative skills as well as being an independent self-starter
- Flexible and has ability to shift gears quickly between multiple campaigns and projects managed
- Cool under pressure and a pleasant while professional demeanor, both in the office and when interacting with talent for celebrity social activations on-location when assigned
- A good eye for content composition, either self-generated/created or professionally sourced
- Must love pop culture, gaming esports
Additional Requirements
- Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
- Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
About Us
SCUF Gaming leads the market for performance controllers and accessories, having pioneered innovative gaming features that help casual gamers play at their best and are a key ingredient to the success of countless esports professionals. SCUF Gaming provides superior accessories and customized gaming controllers for console and PC that offer a number of features custom built to increase hand use and improve gameplay. Headquartered in Duluth, GA, SCUF Gaming is a strong enthusiast gaming brand with an expansive IP portfolio and deep partnerships within the esports space.
In December 2019, SCUF Gaming merged with CORSAIR, and remains a separate brand within CORSAIR – a world leader in providing high-performance PC peripherals and components to gamers, enthusiasts, and esports athletes.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401K Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Bonus
- Employee Discount Purchase Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Generous paid time off and holidays
