Marketing Manager

Who We Are

Founded in 2013, Cloud9 has grown to become one of the most recognizable esports organizations in the world. With championships industry-wide, unmatched viewership hours, and extensive benefits packages for players and staff, Cloud9 prides itself on being the best in all categories.

Currently, Cloud9 fields multiple professional teams spanning across several game titles.

To find more information about Cloud9, visit https : / / www.cloud9.gg .

What We’re Looking For :

As the Marketing Manager , you will develop and execute strategic marketing initiatives to drive brand awareness, fan engagement, and revenue growth.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in marketing strategy, cross-functional team management, and a track record of successful campaign execution.

This role will report to our Senior Marketing Manager and sit on our Marketing team. The Product Department at Cloud9 consists of Marketing, Socials, Content, Merchandise, and Graphics.

The Marketing team is responsible for all campaigns and activations, supporting Partnerships, fulfilling obligations, and working with Team Operations to amplify our competitive teams and content creators.

This position will work extremely closely with our Technology teams.

What You’ll Do :

• Develop, plan, and execute marketing strategies and campaigns that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Utilize, manage, and grow fan engagement applications and platforms to increase interaction and loyalty.
• Monitor performance and user activity, making necessary adjustments to improve user experience.
• Assist in the ideation and development of decks and proposals for new marketing campaigns and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure all marketing efforts are cohesive and aligned with the campaign’s goals.
• Communicate marketing status updates and progress reports to stakeholders, facilitate alignment amongst stakeholders to progress projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure the successful implementation of marketing campaigns.
• Assure on-time delivery and execution of campaigns, assets, and partnership deliverables .
• Develop post-campaign reports and analytics to measure campaign success and identify areas for improvement.
• Brainstorm new strategies for marketing campaigns.
• Conduct market research to understand our target audience and create targeted marketing campaigns.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, new marketing technologies, and emerging platforms to inform marketing strategies and initiatives.
• Support event planning and execution, when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or a related field.
• Must be local to Los Angeles or willing to relocate.
• 2+ years of experience in marketing, with at least 1 year of project management experience.
• Experience in managing complex marketing projects and campaigns.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Possession of active listening skills with an emphasis on understanding. The artful ability to deliver clear and logical thoughts in response.
• High growth-oriented mindset with a strong internal need for achievement.
• Ability to do the role as it requires today, but the capability and mindset to learn and grow into what it will require with new demands and scenarios.
• Ability to focus on completing goals and not get discouraged easily.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.
• Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, HSA, and a matching 401K.
• We believe in work / life balance and hence we offer a generous paid time off policy, which includes sick time, vacation time, and parental leave.
• Fast-paced environment within a rapidly growing company.
• Access to industry-leading esports resources and community.
• Part of a winning team with a growth mindset.
• The wage range for this role incorporates the multiple factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $70,000 - $75,000.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cloud9 Esports is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunity to individuals who are qualified to perform job requirements regardless of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, religious creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Cloud9 is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at recruiting@cloud9.gg

Background Checks

Cloud9 will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law.

Security Disclaimer

Please note that Cloud9 Esports takes the security and privacy of our employees and job applicants very seriously. We would like to remind you to be cautious and vigilant when receiving unsolicited emails or phone calls claiming to be from our company.

Our only and official email address domain is @cloud9.gg and anything other than that is fraud.

If you receive any such requests for sensitive information or are unsure about the authenticity of a communication, please do not provide any personal information and contact us immediately.

Cloud9 Esports will not be responsible for any losses or damages resulting from fraudulent attempts by third parties.