CAREERS
WYLDE is constantly searching for talent to join our organisation in specific roles as well as those who believe they can bring something special. If you are interested in working in esports and have suitable experience, want to start a journey as an intern or graduate or believe one of the roles below have your name on it. Please email your cv and an accompanying cover/motivational letter to – [email protected]
🎬 CONTENT & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
The C&C Director will lead a small team in a start-up-like environment and be responsible for the direction and quality of creative work produced. They will work closely with senior management, other departments and talent on pro-active basis to set and meet branding, promotional, and marketing objectives. The ideal candidate is a strong leader, willing to roll their sleeves up working alongside colleagues and talent, while constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity.
WYLDE is committed raise the standards, to be better and uses its platform to make a positive impact on the gaming and esports community. With ambitious goals, WYLDE continues to expand. Our social channels are a massive part of our growth. The social channels are there not only to engage our fans, but also to create further awareness and to grow our brand globally in a professional manner.
Role & Responsibility
– Lead by example in the creation of content that will drive reach, engagement and
– Manage and supervise the overall creative team, including graphics, content, and social media staff.
– Lead and develop new ideas for WYLDE’s branding, promotional, and marketing campaigns.
– Lead creative brainstorming sessions and appoint project leads.
– Oversee all creative development, including content, and social media projects.
– Work with senior management and other creative leads to set project deadlines and content goals.
– Consistently report projects’ status, deadlines, and budgets to upper management.
– Oversee project timelines and ensure deliverables meet all requirements and brand standards.
– Oversee the creative budget and allocation of resources.
– Maintain constant communication with operational, partnerships, and team/player management to understand requested partner content obligations.
Skills & Experience
– Strongly demonstrated experience as a creative director or in similar creative roles.
– Experience in creative process, marketing, graphic design, and brand development.
– Exceptional leadership and organizational skills.
– Exemplary interpersonal skills and analytical abilities.
– Excellent working knowledge of design and production software.
– Qualifications in journalism, advertising, communications, or similar field helpful.
– A genuine interest and passion in esports and gaming.
Location
The ideal candidate would be based in Ireland working from one of the WYLDE facilities but hybrid or remote working will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The ability to work in and travel to Ireland is required.
Interested?
Submit your application by email to: [email protected]
Include your CV and a cover / motivational letter in two separate attachments.
Include your name and the role you are applying for in the e-mail subject field (Example: Application for esports Content & Creative Director – Jane Smith).
Deadline: as soon as possible!
✍️ SOCIAL MEDIA ASSOCIATE
Our social channels are a massive part of our growth. The social channels are there not only to engage our fans, but also to create further awareness and to grow our brand globally in a professional manner. This role will provide access into an esports organization as it grows and the role will provide hands on experience, working with a social media team focused on becoming the very best at what they do. This is an exciting opportunity and the chance to play an important role in helping WYLDE.
WYLDE is committed raise the standards, to be better and uses its platform to make a positive impact on the gaming and esports community. With ambitious goals, WYLDE continues to expand.
Role & Responsibilities
– Working as part of the social team to create amazing and original content that you’re proud of on Twitter and Instagram
– Engage with the community by responding to comments across all channels (Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok) in a tone of voice that represents WYLDE and that resonates with the audience
– Monitor relevant trending conversations across Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch and YouTube and participate as WYLDE to amplify our growth
– Continuously research memes, formats and channels to keep WYLDE at the cutting-edge of social
– Monitor and track related social media posts and campaigns, using data and insights to make recommendations and improve performance on Twitter and Instagram
– Manage a repository of creative and campaign learnings – what works and what doesn’t
– Track competitor campaigns and report on latest industry trends
– Continually work with the wider team on developing and executing campaigns
Skills & Experience
– 12+ months social media experience working in a similar role
– Familiarity and passion for esports, gaming and the broader community
– Solid analytical and strong understanding of social media data and analysis, with experience in creating meaningful reports on social activity
– Proven track record of using insights to develop social content that delivers against engagement and audience growth targets
– Knowledge of social analytics such as Twitter analytics and third-party reporting platforms
– An ability to successfully engage with community to maximise the value of social media campaigns
– A knowledge of the strategic landscape of social media in the gaming space
– Excellent copywriting skills with an authentic tone that resonates with our the esports communities
– Experience in a fast-paced start-up environment, working well under pressure
– Native level oral and written English
Personality traits
– A genuine hunger to learn, grow and embrace an inclusive, dynamic and ambitious environment.
– A positive can-do attitude with a team environment, no ego just a determination to continually raise the standard through an optimistic tone and a ethos based on hard work.
– Self-starter who is a team player that takes initiative, with strong interpersonal skills and an awareness of empathy.
Specifications
– Excellent oral and written communication skills
– Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team
– Experience with community building activities
– Knowledge in running live Twitch streams is a plus
– Commitment to working weekends & evenings as and when needed – the nature of this position requires weekend and evening work to meet the needs of the agreed community initiatives.
– Right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland.
– The ideal candidate would be based in Ireland working from one of the WYLDE facilities but hybrid or remote working will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Interested?
Submit your application by email to: [email protected]
Include your CV and a cover / motivational letter in two separate attachments.
Include your name and the role you are applying for in the e-mail subject field (Example: Application for Social Media Associate – Jane Smith).
Deadline: as soon as possible!
🗣️ COMMUNITY INTERN (SUMMER 2024)
For the Summer 2024 we are seeking an enthusiastic individual that wants to help us build and engage with our community of esports fans. The successful candidate will work with the brand and social team in creating, implementing, and managing a fan strategy that drives engagement and loyalty. For this role, you'll find success through creative thinking, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that excites our community. This is an exciting opportunity and the chance to play an important role in helping WYLDE.
No matter your background, if you love gaming and want to turn it into a career, we are here to support you. Finding your path within the broad mix of gaming and esports roles can feel like an enormous task. WYLDE is offering hands-on learning through exclusive mentorships, career development, and various other community and team building activities. In the Internship program, participants will work alongside WYLDE departments to build a portfolio or gain experience through hands-on work. We’ll help you figure out what it takes to unlock new skills and plan your path.
For the Summer 2024 we are seeking an enthusiastic individual that wants to help us build and engage with our community of esports fans. The successful candidate will work with the brand and social team in creating, implementing, and managing a fan strategy that drives engagement and loyalty.
For this role, you’ll find success through creative thinking, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that excites our community.
This is an exciting opportunity and the chance to play an important role in helping WYLDE.
Role & Responsibilities
– Organise online community activities such as contests, giveaways, remote watch parties, community votes, etc.
– Collaborate with the content team to develop and execute community focused campaigns that engage and grow our community
– Support in raising awareness in and participation of our community for any launches and announcements.
– Monitor and report on community feedback, trends, and insights to inform our strategy and tactic
– Build relationships with key influencers, partners, and community members to strengthen our brand and reach
– Support on the execution of Brand Marketing projects designed to achieve our strategic objectives, with a specific focus on the WYLDE active titles
– Build our presence on the relevant gaming and esports community platforms on behalf of WYLDE specifically Discord. Actively participate in non-endemic community platforms where this makes sense.
– Monitor Discord channels for inappropriate content, including spam, harassment, and hate speech.
Monitor and track targets of community led activations.
Skills & Experience
– Excellent oral and written communication skills
– Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team
– Passion for esports and gaming
– Experience with community building activities
– Knowledge in running live Twitch streams is a plus
– Commitment to working weekends & evenings as and when needed – the nature of this position requires weekend and evening work to meet the needs of the agreed community initiatives.
– Right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland
Location
The ideal candidate would be based in Ireland, but remote candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis based upon a remote working model. Any successful remote-working candidate would need to be willing to travel to Ireland to spend time at one of the WYLDE facilities with the broader team over the summer.
If you are a creative, strategic thinker with a passion for fan experiences and building a strong community, we want to hear from you!
Interested?
Submit your application by email to: [email protected]
Include your CV and a cover / motivational letter in two separate attachments.
Include your name and the role you are applying for in the e-mail subject field (Example: Application for Community Intern – Jane Smith).
Deadline: as soon as possible!